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/hæˈdrɒnz/ · had.rons
noun
  1. A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon. The discovery of hadrons in the 1960s revolutionized our understanding of subatomic particles.
Did you know? Hadrons are a fundamental part of the Standard Model of particle physics, and their study has led to a deeper understanding of the strong nuclear force, which holds quarks together inside protons and neutrons.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026