Positron

//ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "positron" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

positrino positron emission tomography positronic positronium spositron

Derived From

Etymologically Related To

Has Part

positive electric charge

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

antilepton positively charged electron

Related Terms

antimatter charge electron mass positive

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