Antineutrons

/ˌæntiˈnjuːtrɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form; multiple antineutrons, the antimatter counterparts of neutrons.

Etymology

From antineutron + -s (plural marker). This scientific term is used when discussing collections or quantities of these antimatter particles in physics research.

Kelly Says

Scientists have actually created tiny amounts of antineutrons in particle accelerators, though storing them is impossibly difficult—even a single container made of normal matter would cause them to annihilate instantly.

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