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strong interaction

–noun Physics.
the interaction between gluons and between gluons and quarks that is responsible for the strong force.

Origin:
1945–50
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strong interaction  
n.  A fundamental interaction between elementary particles that causes protons and neutrons to bind together in the atomic nucleus. Also called strong force.
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strong interaction  
See strong nuclear force.
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