hadron

noun

had·​ron ˈha-ˌdrän 

: any of the subatomic particles (such as protons and neutrons) that are made up of quarks and are subject to the strong force

hadronic

ha-ˈdrä-nik 

adjective

Examples of hadron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, the plasma is a mix of the constituents of hadrons and the nuclear force that binds them. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Other researchers soon realized that his formula, now known as the Veneziano amplitude, implied that hadrons aren’t particles, but vibrating strings. — Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

Finding these kinds of particles helps teach physicists about the strong force, which is the most powerful force in nature and binds hadrons together. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026

Initially an electron-positron Higgs factory, subsequent upgrades would create a ~100+ TeV hadron collider. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hadr- thick, heavy (from Greek hadros thick) + -on entry 2

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hadron

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon