"acceleron" meaning in English

See acceleron in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: accelerons [plural]
Etymology: From the claim that these particles explain the acceleration of the universe; + -on. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||on}} + -on Head templates: {{en-noun}} acceleron (plural accelerons)
  1. (physics) A hypothetical subatomic particle that is claimed to react with neutrinos to produce dark energy. Categories (topical): Physics

Inflected forms

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