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–noun Physics.
the interaction between elementary particles and the intermediate vector bosons that carry the weak force from one particle to another.
Origin:
1960–65
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weak interaction  
n.  A fundamental interaction between elementary particles that is several orders of magnitude weaker than the electromagnetic interaction and is responsible for some particle decay, nuclear beta decay, and neutrino absorption and emission. Also called weak force.
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weak interaction  
See weak force.
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