Definition of Antiparticle

1. Noun. A particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy.

Generic synonyms: Elementary Particle, Fundamental Particle
Substance meronyms: Antimatter

Definition of Antiparticle

1. Noun. (particles) A subatomic particle corresponding to another particle with the same mass, spin and mean lifetime but with charge, parity, strangeness and other quantum numbers flipped in sign. ¹

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Definition of Antiparticle

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiparticle

antiparalytic
antiparalytical
antiparalytics
antiparamilitary
antiparasite
antiparasitic
antiparasitic agents
antiparasitics
antiparietal cell antibody
antiparkinson
antiparkinson agents
antiparkinsonian
antiparkinsonians
antiparkinsons
antiparticle (current term)
antiparticles
antiparties
antipartisan
antipartner
antipartners
antiparty
antipartyism
antipasti
antipasto
antipastos
antipatent
antipathetic
antipathetical

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