Antineutrinos

/ˌæntɪnjuːˈtriːnoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of antineutrino; the antimatter counterparts of neutrinos.

Etymology

Regular plural form of 'antineutrino,' used when referring to multiple antimatter particles of this type.

Kelly Says

Detecting antineutrinos is so difficult that scientists use massive underground tanks filled with pure liquid to catch maybe one event per day—yet this rare detection helps us understand nuclear reactions in the sun and stars.

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