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/ˈbærɪɒnz/ · bar·yons
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- A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. The study of baryons is crucial in understanding the structure of atomic nuclei.
- Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. The unique spin properties of baryons distinguish them from other subatomic particles.
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Did you know? Baryons are a fundamental component of the Standard Model of particle physics, and their study has led to a deeper understanding of the universe's fundamental building blocks.