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antimatter

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃timɐˈtɛɾjɐ/an·ti·ma·té·ri·a

Definition

1

Hypothetical substance composed of antiparticles, such as antielectrons (positrons) and antiprotons, which annihilates ordinary matter upon contact, releasing energy.

Usage examples

Antimatter is one of the most fascinating concepts in theoretical physics.
The collision between matter and antimatter results in a total release of energy.

Antonyms

Common combinations

production of antimatterantimatter particlematter-antimatter collision