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gluon

[ˈɡlyː.ɔ̃n]

noun

LanguageBreton

Meaning
  1. gluons
  2. Elementary particles that act as the exchange particles for the strong force between quarks.
Examples

Gant gluon e vez dalc'het ar c'hwarkoù.

Quarks are held together by gluons.

Pronunciationˈɡlyː.ɔ̃n

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a technical term used in physics.

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