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Definition of: hyperon
(hī′pər·on) noun Physics
Any of a class of atomic particles having a mass intermediate between that of a neutron and a deuteron. Symbol, Λ (lambda), followed by an identifying superscript. Also called V–particle. [<NL <Gk. hyper- above, more]
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