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gluon

/ˈɡluːɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does gluon mean?

noun

A hypothetical elementary particle thought to be the carrier of the strong nuclear force. It is a fundamental particle in the theory of quantum chromodynamics.

Example

"The gluon is a crucial component in the structure of protons and neutrons."

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