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- [gloo-on]
- /ˈglu ɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gloo-on]
- /ˈglu ɒn/
Definitions of gluon word
- noun gluon an unobserved massless particle with spin 1 that is believed to transmit the strong force between quarks, binding them together into baryons and mesons. 1
- noun gluon A subatomic particle of a class that is thought to bind quarks together. 1
- noun gluon a hypothetical particle believed to be exchanged between quarks in order to bind them together to form particles 0
- noun gluon a quantum of energy or massless particle postulated to carry the force that binds quarks together within subatomic particles 0
- noun gluon (physics) A massless gauge boson that binds quarks together to form baryons, mesons and other hadrons and is associated with the strong nuclear force. 0
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Origin of gluon
First appearance:
before 1970 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75; glue + -on1
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Parts of speech for Gluon
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gluon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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