preon Meaning & Definition
What Does Preon Mean?
Preon is used as a noun meaning A hypothetical point-like particle, supposed to be a subcomponent of quarks and leptons and possibly bosons too.
Preon Definition (Noun)
- A hypothetical point-like particle, supposed to be a subcomponent of quarks and leptons and possibly bosons too.
Synonyms of Preon
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Preon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
preon (plural preons)
Origin of Preon
From pre- + -on, coined in 1974 by Jogesh Pati and Abdus Salam.