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antimatter
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃timɐˈtɛɾjɐ/an·ti·ma·té·ri·a
Definition
1Hypothetical 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