Antinucleons

/ˌæntiˈnuːkliːɑnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of antinucleon; multiple antimatter counterparts of nucleons.

Etymology

Plural form of antinucleon, following standard English pluralization of physics terminology.

Kelly Says

Detecting even a few antinucleons is extraordinarily difficult because they annihilate instantly when they encounter regular matter—which is why scientists were amazed to discover that the early universe created equal amounts of matter and antimatter.

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