FERMION
/ˈfɜːmɪɒn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of FERMION
(Standard Model) Any elementary or composite particle that has half-integer spin and thus obeys Fermi–Dirac statistics and the Pauli exclusion principle (equivalently, a particle for which the wavefunction of any system of identical such particles changes sign whenever two are swapped); a baryon, a lepton or a quark; (slightly more loosely) any such particle or any composite particle composed of fermions.
"According to the spin–statistics theorem, the wavefunction of a system of identical fermions (particles of half-integer spin) is antisymmetric under the operation of swapping any two particles."
Examples of FERMION in a Sentence
- "According to the spin–statistics theorem, the wavefunction of a system of identical fermions (particles of half-integer spin) is antisymmetric under the operation of swapping any two particles."
Word Details
Is FERMION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FERMION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FERMION earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for FERMION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | e | r | m | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FERMION
100 words from the letters in FERMION
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How to Use FERMION in Word Games
FERMION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FERMION uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
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