Meanings
nounpi-minus (plural pi-minuses)
plural pi-minuses
- particlenatural sciencesThe negative pion, composed of a down quark and an anti-up quark.
Synonyms: pi-minus meson, negative pion
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe negative pion, composed of a down quark and an anti-up quark.
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Origin
From the pronunciation of its symbol π⁻.
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pi-minus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pi-minus
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