Meaning of the word baryon in English

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baryon

US /ˈber.i.ɑːn/
UK /ˈbær.i.ɒn/

Noun

a subatomic particle, such as a proton or neutron, that is composed of three quarks

Example:
Protons and neutrons are common examples of baryons.
The study of baryons is crucial in particle physics.