Plural of positron
regular plural
The plural of positron is positrons.
Forms of positron
| Singular | positron /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | positrons |
| Countable | countable |
Positrons in a sentence
- These particles will be called positrons.[1933 March 15, Carl D. Anderson, “The Positive Electron”, in Physical Review, volume 43
- The intrinsic energy distribution of positrons emitted from a moderator (or remoderator) is significantly smaller than 1 eV.2012, J. W. Humberston, E. A. G. Armour, Atomic Physics with Positrons, page 327. From the entry remoderator
- The atoms just turned themselves inside out, so to speak, giving us an atom with positrons circling a negatively charged nucleus.1957, John W. Campbell, Islands of Space. From the entry contraterrene
- First is to provide a stronger positron source and second is to develop a more efficient method to moderate the source positrons into a monoenergetic beam.2000, Paul G. Coleman, Positron Beams and Their Applications, page 309. From the entry moderate
Meaning of positron
- noun The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.
Questions about the plural of positron
- What is the plural of positron?
- The plural of positron is positrons.
- Is positron countable?
- Positron is a countable noun.
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