What is another word for leptons?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛptənz] (IPA) 
Leptons are subatomic particles that form the building blocks of matter and are not made up of smaller particles. Some synonyms for leptons include elementary particles, point particles, and fundamental particles. They are classified into six different types known as flavors, including the electron, muon, and tau, each with a corresponding anti-particle. Leptons interact with other particles through electromagnetic and weak forces but are not subject to strong nuclear forces. They are also distinct from quarks, which make up the protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Understanding the properties and behavior of leptons is crucial in advancing our knowledge of the universe and its fundamental structures.
