positron

🇺🇸 /ˈpɑːzɪtrɑːn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɒzɪtrɒn/
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A positron is a particle that has the same mass as an electron but has a positive charge instead of a negative one.

Scientists study the interactions between positrons and electrons to better understand the fundamental properties of matter.

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n. A positron is a particle that has the same mass as an electron but has a positive charge instead of a negative one.

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Plural positrons