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Baryon Number.
Baryon Number - as a noun
A number equal to the difference between the number of baryons and the number of antibaryons in any subatomic structure; it is conserved in all types of particle interactions
Example Sentences
"The baryon number is a quantum number that represents the number of baryons in a system."
"The conservation of baryon number is a fundamental principle in particle physics."
"The proton has a baryon number of +1, while the antiproton has a baryon number of -1."
"Neutrons and protons have a baryon number of +1."
"A particle with a baryon number of zero is called a meson."
