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par·ton

 (pär′tŏn′)
n.
Any of the point particles proposed as a constituent of hadrons, now known as quarks.

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parton

(ˈpɑːˌtɒn)
n
(General Physics) physics a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons
[from part + -on]

Parton

(ˈpɑːtən)
n
(Biography) Dolly. born 1946, US country and pop singer and songwriter
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