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/kɒmpəzɪt pɑːrˈtɪkəl/ · com.posite.par.ti.cle
noun
- A particle that is composed of two or more smaller particles, such as a hadron or a nucleus. In the study of subatomic particles, researchers discovered that protons are composite particles made up of quarks.
- A particle that exhibits properties of multiple fundamental particles, such as spin and charge. The discovery of composite particles like the Higgs boson has greatly expanded our understanding of the fundamental forces of nature.
Did you know? The concept of composite particles has led to a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces of nature and has paved the way for breakthroughs in fields like particle physics and cosmology.