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| ka·on [ káy òn ] (plural ka·ons) |
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elementary particle: an unstable elementary particle produced as a result of high-energy particle collision. It occurs in both charged and neutral forms and helps to hold protons and neutrons together inside a nucleus.
Symbol K
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| [Mid-20th century. Contraction of K-meson] |
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