xi baryon

noun

A subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.

Similar
cascade particle
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Meanings

nounxi baryon (plural xi baryons)

plural xi baryons

  1. natural sciencesA subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.

    Synonyms: cascade particle

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA subatomic hadron particle, denoted by Ξ, comprising three quarks: one up or down quark, and two heavier quarks.

Similar
cascade particle

Origin

Named after the Greek letter.

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APA

xi baryon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xi%20baryon

MLA

“xi baryon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xi%20baryon. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xi baryon,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xi%20baryon.

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