pion rocket en · NOUN
Etymology
From the type of exhaust expelled by the rocket, being composed of π subatomic particles (π mesons, aka pions).
Meanings
- A theoretical type of antimatter rocket which uses proton-antiproton fuel, and magnetic rocket funnels to direct the π-on exhaust. The pi meson particles are created by the matter-antimatter annihilation of protons and antiprotons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pion rockets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |