reggeon

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noun

A virtual particle involved in the scattering described by Regge theory.

Scrabble 9

Meanings

nounreggeon (plural reggeons)

plural reggeons

  1. natural sciencesA virtual particle involved in the scattering described by Regge theory.

Origin

From Regge + -on. From the name of Tullio Regge, Italian theoretical physicist.

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Translations

French reggéon
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APA

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“reggeon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reggeon. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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