antielectron
/ˌæntiɪˈlɛktrɑn/
noun
- The antiparticle of an electron, having the same mass as an electron but a positive charge; also called a positron.
- When an antielectron meets an electron, they annihilate each other and release energy.
- The antielectron is used in medical imaging techniques like PET scans.
- Scientists study antielectrons to understand the nature of antimatter.
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