tardyon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any particle with non-zero mass (i.e. one that travels more slowly than the speed of light).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑː.di.ɒn/ /ˈtɑɹ.di.ɑn/

Word forms

tardyon tardyons

Etymology

Blend of tardy + tachyon or tardy + -on.

Synonyms

bradyon ittyon massive particle

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