Definition of "hadron" []

• Any of a class of subatomic particles that are composed of quarks and take part in the strong interaction. See Table at subatomic particle. (noun)

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• "The term hadron refers to particles composed of quarks."
• "Web users have had particular trouble with the unfamiliar "hadron" - the collective name for the particles used in the experiments."
• ""In particle physics, a hadron is a bound state of quarks."