lepton
Pronunciation
/lˈɛptən/
lepta

Definition & Meaning of "lepton"in English

Lepton
01

a fundamental particle with half-integer spin, including electrons and their heavier counterparts, as well as neutrinos

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
leptons
Examples
Leptons are elementary particles that include electrons, muons, tau particles, and their associated neutrinos.
02

a former Greek monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a drachma

Examples
The coin was a lepton from the early 20th century.
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