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strong nuclear forces

strong nuclear forces is the plural of strong nuclear force.

Meaning of strong nuclear force

Noun

strong nuclear force (plural strong nuclear forces)

  1. (nuclear physics) The color force, a fundamental force that is associated with the strong bonds, created by the associated bosons known as gluons, between quarks and other subatomic particles.
    • According to current understanding, there are four fundamental forces in nature, three of which – the electromagnetic force and the strong and weak nuclear forces – are explained by the standard model of particle physics.2023 August 11, Nicola Davis, “Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC
    Synonyms:
    strong force, color force//colour force, QCD force
  2. (dated, nuclear physics) Synonym of nuclear force.
    Synonyms:
    nuclear force

Questions about strong nuclear forces

What is strong nuclear forces the plural of?
Strong nuclear forces is the plural of strong nuclear force.

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