antiatom

/ˈæntiˌætəm/
noun
  1. An atom made of antimatter, with a nucleus of antiprotons and antineutrons and positrons orbiting it.
    • Scientists have created a few antiatoms in particle accelerators.
    • Studying antiatoms helps physicists understand the nature of matter and antimatter.
    • When an antiatom meets a regular atom, they annihilate each other in a burst of energy.
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