See Also: pomeron(dictionary)

segmented (iou) and pomeron (iou)


segmented (iou)



segmented adjective. M19.
[from SEGMENT verb + -ED1.]
Consisting of or divided into segments; spec. (a) Zoology formed of a longitudinal series of similar parts; (b) Botany (of a leaf) divided into segments or lobes. M19.
Embryology. Of a cell, esp. an ovum: divided or split up by segmentation into cells. L19.
Archaeology. Of a prehistoric gallery grave: divided into sections or segments; having compartments. E20.

pomeron (iou)



pomeron noun. M20.
[from POMER(ANCHUK + -ON.]
Nuclear Physics. A virtual particle regarded as exchanged in a particular type of subatomic scattering.