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exotic atom [ik¦säd·ik ′ad·əm]
(atomic physics) A system in which either the proton that forms the nucleus of a hydrogen atom is replaced by another particle (such as a muon, to form muonium, or a positron, to form positronium), one electron in an ordinary atom is replaced by another particle (such as a muon, pion, or antiproton), or both substitutions are made (as in antihydrogen). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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