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hypercharge

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.23 in modern English

Syllables
hy-per-charge
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipped compound of hyperonic charge: a quantum characteristic of a group of subatomic particles governed by the strong force that is related to strangeness and is represented by a number equal to twice the average value of the electric charge of the group.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To charge very powerfully (often in sci-fi)

Etymology

Blend of hyperonic + charge.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hypercharges (plural) hypercharges (present, singular) hypercharging (participle, present) hypercharged (participle, past) hypercharged (past)

Phrases

hyper-

Frequently Paired Words

charge hyper hyper- hyperon hyperonic

Questions

What does hypercharge mean?
Clipped compound of hyperonic charge: a quantum characteristic of a group of subatomic particles governed by the strong force that is related to strangeness and is represented by a number equal to twice the average value of the electric charge of the group.
Where does hypercharge come from?
Blend of hyperonic + charge.

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