tardyon
/ˈtɑːdɪɒn/(also tardon) Physics
noun
A subatomic particle which travels at less than the speed of light, as contrasted with the hypothetical tachyon.
Origin
1960s. From tardy adverb + -on, punningly after tachyon.
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