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Definition of Axion
1. Noun. (physics) a hypothetical subatomic particle postulated to explain some symmetry problems arising in the strong nuclear force. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Axion
1. a hypothetical subatomic particle [n -S]
Medical Definition of Axion
1. The brain and spinal cord (cerebrospinal axis). (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Axion
Literary usage of Axion
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the New York Entomological Society by New York Entomological Society (1908)
"Smaller species ; body as in axion ; tibias dentate ; claws strongly toothed.
Chilocorus. Still smaller ; body convex above, not excavated beneath ; tibiae ..."
2. Elements of Physiological Psychology;...(thoroughly Rev. and Re-written) by by George Trumbull Ladd, Robert Sessions Woodworth (1915)
"Most central cells have only one axon (mon- axion); but in the external layer of
the cerebrum poly- axion cells are said to be found. ..."
3. Elements of Criticism by Henry Home Kames (1772)
"... under the allegories of an important axion ;" which will exclude every epic
poem founded upon real facts, ..."
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