Definition

Relating to or made up of baryons, which are subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons that make up the mass of atoms.

Example

The study of baryonic matter is essential for understanding the universe's structure.

Conversation

I was reading about how baryonic matter makes up most of the universe.

Really? I thought dark matter was more common.

That's a common misconception, but baryonic matter is actually what we can see and interact with.

Interesting! I guess there's always more to learn about space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Baryonic → It is formed from "baryon" (from Greek "baryon", meaning heavy) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "baryonic" refers to anything related to baryons, which are heavy subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heavy' ('baryon') to remember that 'baryonic' means pertaining to heavy particles.

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