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antiproton

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃ti.pɾɔ.tɐ̃w̃/rare

an·ti·pro·tão

Definition

Term not attested in standard European Portuguese lexicon. Could be an ad hoc formation in particle physics contexts to designate the antiparticle of the proton.

Etymology

Do grego 'antí' (contra) + 'próton' (primeiro).

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