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Definition of Fundamental interaction
1. Noun. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons.
Exact synonyms: Interaction
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Electromagnetic Interaction, Gravitational Interaction, Color Force, Strong Force, Strong Interaction, Weak Force, Weak Interaction
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Electromagnetic Interaction, Gravitational Interaction, Color Force, Strong Force, Strong Interaction, Weak Force, Weak Interaction
Definition of Fundamental interaction
1. Noun. (physics) any of the fundamental forces that act between elementary particles; each one is associated with an exchanged particle ¹
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