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Meson

Description:

A meson is a class of subatomic particles comprised of a quark and an antiquark. Mesons are unstable and have a short lifetime. They are important in the study of particle physics and play a significant role in the strong nuclear force.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

1. Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider are investigating the properties of various mesons.
2. The discovery of the first meson opened up new possibilities in understanding the fundamental building blocks of matter.
3. The decay of a meson into other particles can provide insights into the mysteries of the universe.
4. Mesons are classified based on their quark content and spin.

Adjective:

1. The meson decay process is highly complex and requires precise measurements.
2. Experimental evidence strongly supports the existence of meson particles.
3. Theoretical models help predict the behavior of meson interactions.

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