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leptons Definition


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lepton1
noun leptons
    1. Any of various subatomic particles, including electrons, muons and tau particles, that only participate in weak interactions with other particles.
    2. Formerly used to refer to any light particle, eg an electron, as opposed to a heavy one.
Derivative: leptonic
adj
Etymology: 1940s: from Greek leptos small or thin.



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