word
quantum chromodynamics
KWON-tum kroh-moh-dy-NAM-iks
ˈkwɒntəm ˌkroʊmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪksListen
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Syllable breakdown
quantumchromodynamics
Dictionary meaning
The theory of the strong nuclear force, describing how quarks interact via gluons.
Examples
- Quantum chromodynamics explains why quarks are permanently confined within protons and neutrons.
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