Vocabulary Entry

neutrino

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noun

A neutrino is a subatomic particle that is electrically neutral and has a very small mass, which interacts only through the weak force and gravity.

Example Sentences

"Neutrinos are produced in nuclear reactions, such as those that occur in stars."

"As they pass through matter almost undisturbed, neutrinos are difficult to detect."

"Scientists study neutrinos to learn more about the fundamental processes of the universe."