Noun: strong interaction stróng,in-tu'rak-shun
- (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
"The strong interaction is responsible for the stability of atomic nuclei";
- strong force, color force [US], colour force [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: strong interactions
Type of: fundamental interaction, interaction
Encyclopedia: Strong interaction