strong force

noun

Synonym of strong nuclear force.

Meanings

nounstrong force (plural strong forces)

plural strong forces

  1. nuclear physicsSynonym of strong nuclear force.

    Synonyms: strong nuclear force

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see strong, force.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of strong nuclear force.

More synonyms by meaning

noun(physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons

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