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muon Definition


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muon
noun
    1. physics.
      An elementary particle that behaves like a heavy electron, but decays to form an electron and neutrino. Formerly called mu meson.
Derivative: muonic
adj
    Etymology: 1950s: mu (sense 2) + -on.



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