Noun: weakly interacting massive particle
- (physics) a hypothetical subatomic particle of large mass that interacts weakly with ordinary matter through gravitation; postulated as a constituent of the dark matter of the universe
"Scientists search for weakly interacting massive particles to explain dark matter";
- WIMP
Derived forms: weakly interacting massive particles
Type of: elementary particle, fundamental particle
Part of: dark matter
Encyclopedia: Weakly interacting massive particle