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Elementary Particle

Subatomic constituents of matter.

subatomic particle

Elementary particles are subatomic constituents of matter that are not themselves composed of smaller particles.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlemənteri ˈpɑːrtəkl/

Etymology

Derived from the Greek elements 'elementos' (basic) and 'partikel'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Elementary particles are the tiniest building blocks of everything around us, like tiny LEGO bricks that make up atoms and all matter.

Fun Facts

The Standard Model describes 12 elementary particles
Some, like electrons, have a negative charge
Others, like photons, are massless

FAQ

What are elementary particles? They are subatomic constituents of matter that are not composed of smaller parts
What is the Standard Model? It's a theory describing known elementary particles and forces
Are quarks elementary? Yes, they are fundamental constituents of matter

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

fundamental particle

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

particle subatomic particle

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

quarks leptons bosons

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

matter standard model

Indexes

physical concept physics

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