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boson

The correct spelling is boson.

How to pronounce boson

/ˈbəʊ.zɒn/
noun

IPA: /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/

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The correct spelling is boson. A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integ…

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  1. 1.A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces. Compare fermion.
  2. 2.A boatswain.

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