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weak force

noun

UK/ˈwiːk ˌfɔːs/
US/ˈwiːk ˌfɔːrs/

Definitions of weak force noun

  1. CountableUncountablephysics

    A fundamental force that governs certain types of radioactive decay and interactions between subatomic particles.

    • The weak force plays a crucial role in the nuclear fusion processes within stars.

    • Scientists are studying how the weak force influences the behavior of neutrinos.

    • The weak force is responsible for the instability of certain atomic nuclei.