axion

[ak-see-on]

noun Physics.

a hypothetical particle having no charge, zero spin, and small mass: postulated in some forms of quantum chromodynamics.

Origin of axion

1978; perhaps axi(al current) + -on¹

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British Dictionary definitions for axion

axion

noun

physics a hypothetical neutral elementary particle postulated to account for certain conservation laws in the strong interaction

Word Origin for axion

C20: from axi (om) + -on

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Word Origin and History for axion

1978, from axial + scientific suffix -on.