ultraheavy
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a word derived from
heavy.
heavyadjectiveof great weight; hard to lift or carry.
Example Sentences
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"We are not saying that all ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are ultraheavy nuclei. But if some of the highest-energy events are ultraheavy nuclei, that would impact how we search for their sources."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
An ultraheavy particle may help explain one of the most puzzling mysteries in modern astrophysics: the origin of the most energetic particles ever detected.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
According to the team's calculations, these ultraheavy nuclei may lose energy more slowly than protons or lighter nuclei while crossing intergalactic space.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
The team's calculations also set new limits on how much these ultraheavy nuclei may contribute to the full population of observed ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
The idea was that the ultraheavy bat would force him to swing "under control" while the bands would keep his body from flying open.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2013