baryon
/ˈbɛriˌɑn/
noun
- A subatomic particle made of three quarks, such as a proton or neutron, that is part of the matter we see around us.
- Scientists study baryons to understand the structure of ordinary matter.
- Protons and neutrons are examples of baryons found in the nucleus of an atom.
- The Large Hadron Collider can create new baryons by smashing particles together.