hypercharge

hy·per·charge

noun \ˈhī-pər-ˌchärj\

Definition of HYPERCHARGE

: a quantum characteristic of a group of subatomic particles governed by the strong force that is related to strangeness and is represented by a number equal to twice the average value of the electric charge of the group

Origin of HYPERCHARGE

short for hyperonic charge, from hyperon

First Known Use: 1956

Rhymes with HYPERCHARGE

banzai charge, by and large, cover charge, overcharge, service charge, supercharge, undercharge