zachwolff's definitions

gluon

One of the basic building blocks of the universe. Gluons are subatomic particles that transmit forces in quantum theory.

I wonder if they'll ever discover the gluon for gravity. . .

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

electron

One of the basic building blocks of the universe. Electrons are negatively charged and have a miniscule mass.

Are electrons waves or particles? Neither.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

Mass

1. the amount of matter something consists of
2. relating to the masses, that is, of large numbers of people
3. a Catholic religious ceremony

1. Do you know the mass of an wordelectron?
2. There was a mass demonstration against the war.
3. I've been to Mass twice, and I'm not even Catholic.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

karass

A group of people linked in a cosmically significant manner, even when superficial linkages are not evident. Created by Kurt Vonnegut.

When I met Thomas, I quickly got the feeling that he was part of my karass.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

granfalloon

A group of people united only in a superficial manner.

You're from Kansas; I'm from Kansas. Yay. I'm not interested in these petty granfalloons.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

kryptonite

1. The only substance that can harm wordSuperman.
2. (metaphorical) Something you have a strong aversion to.

1. Kryptonite is Lex Luther's only defense.
2. No mayonaise please; that shit is kryptonite to me.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003

beetle

1. A very diverse family of insects, including lady bugs, june bugs, and many others.
2. A type of car made by Volkswagen, also called a bug.

1. Look at the pincers on that beetle!
2. Brooke used to drive an old Beetle.

by zachwolff October 20, 2003