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antimatter
[ an-tee-mat-er, an-tahy- ]
/ ˈæn tiˌmæt ər, ˈæn taɪ- /
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noun Physics.
matter composed only of antiparticles, especially antiprotons, antineutrons, and positrons.
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British Dictionary definitions for antimatter
antimatter
/ (ˈæntɪˌmætə) /
noun
a form of matter composed of antiparticles, such as antihydrogen, consisting of antiprotons and positrons
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Scientific definitions for antimatter
antimatter
[ ăn′tĭ-măt′ər ]
A form of matter that consists of antiparticles.
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Cultural definitions for antimatter
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