xi baryon
xi baryon noun: a subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.
Noun
xi baryon (plural xi baryons)
- A subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.
- Synonyms:
- cascade particle
Synonyms of xi baryon
Forms of xi baryon
| plural | xi baryons |
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Origin of xi baryon
Named after the Greek letter.
Questions about xi baryon
- What does xi baryon mean?
- Xi baryon means a subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.
- What part of speech is xi baryon?
- Xi baryon is a noun.
- What is the plural of xi baryon?
- The plural of xi baryon is xi baryons.
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