noun
(physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
• Syn: ↑strong interaction, ↑strong force
• Topics: ↑physics, ↑natural philosophy
• Hypernyms: ↑interaction, ↑fundamental interaction
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Physics.
See strong force (def. 2).
[1975-80]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.