pi-meson

noun

pi-me·​son ˈpī-ˈme-ˌzän How to pronounce pi-meson (audio)
-ˈmā-,
-ˈmē-,
-ˌsän
: pion

Examples of pi-meson in a Sentence

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Nuclear emulsion was popular in the study of cosmic rays, leading to the discovery of the pi-meson and parity violation in K-mesons. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

pi entry 1

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pi-meson was in 1947

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“Pi-meson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pi-meson. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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