kaon

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Noun kaon has 1 sense

kaon, kappa-meson, k-meson, K particle - an unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision
--₁ is a kind of meson, mesotron

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Kaon

Noun:

A kaon is a type of elementary particle in particle physics, a meson that is composed of a strange quark and either an up or down antiquark.

Example sentence: The decay of kaons plays a crucial role in understanding the weak force in particle physics.

Noun:

In Greek, kaon refers to a mythical creature with sharp teeth and claws, often depicted as a lion-headed humanoid.

Example sentence: Legends speak of the mythical kaon, a creature feared by ancient tribes for its terrifying appearance.

Adjective:

Used in local slang, kaon means "to eat" in several Philippine languages such as Cebuano and Ilonggo.

Example sentence: Let's go out and kaon some delicious street food in Cebu!