tauon

[ taw-on, tou- ]

noun

, Physics.

1. tau lepton.

tauon

/ ˈtaʊɒn /

noun

1. physics a negatively charged elementary particle of mass 3477.48 × electron mass classed as a lepton, with an associated antiparticle and neutrino

Word History and Origins

Origin of tauon¹

tau + -on ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tauon¹

C20: from Greek letter tau + -on