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tachyon

The correct spelling is tachyon.

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noun

IPA: /ˈtæki.ɒn/

Say it like: Tas-eeo-n

The correct spelling is tachyon. A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
  2. 2.A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.

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