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Noun: strong interaction  stróng,in-tu'rak-shun
  1. (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
    - strong force, color force [US], colour force [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: strong interactions

Type of: fundamental interaction, interaction

Encyclopedia: Strong interaction

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