ELEMENTARY PARTICLE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Elementary Particle.
Elementary Particle - as a noun
(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fundamental particleHypernyms (Closely Related)
particlesubatomic particleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"An electron is an elementary particle with a negative charge."
"The Higgs boson is a famous elementary particle."
"Quarks are considered elementary particles."
"Scientists are searching for new elementary particles."
"The Standard Model of particle physics describes elementary particles."