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Definition of Weakly interacting massive particle
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Wimp
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Language type: Acronym
Generic synonyms: Elementary Particle, Fundamental Particle
Group relationships: Dark Matter
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Language type: Acronym
Generic synonyms: Elementary Particle, Fundamental Particle
Group relationships: Dark Matter
Definition of Weakly interacting massive particle
1. Noun. (context: astronomy physics) A hypothetical class of particle, proposed to explain the dark matter problem. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Weakly Interacting Massive Particle
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