hadron
/ˈhædrɑn/
noun
- A type of subatomic particle made of quarks, held together by the strong nuclear force. Protons and neutrons are examples of hadrons.
- Protons and neutrons are the most common hadrons found in atomic nuclei.
- The Large Hadron Collider smashes hadrons together at high speeds to study matter.
- Scientists classify hadrons into two groups: baryons and mesons.
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