subatomic particle

[ sŭb′ə-tŏmĭk ]

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  1. Any of various particles of matter that are smaller than a hydrogen atom. Protons, neutrons, and electrons are subatomic particles, as are all hadrons and leptons. See also composite particle elementary particle.

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