inflatino en · NOUN
Etymology
From inflate + -ino. Change of suffix from -on on the inflaton. From the practice of using -ino suffixes for superpartners of particles under supersymmetry and string theory. Those initial particles usually having the suffix -on.
Meanings
- A hypothetical particle, the superpartner of the inflaton.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inflatinos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |