Synonyms for positron
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.
The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.
Forms
- Plural
- positrons → antielectrons…
Example sentences
- antielectron A positron is an antielectron.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| positron | steady | |
| antielectron | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- antielectron