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supersymmetry

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces and which proposes a physical symmetry between bosons and fermions.

uncountable, usually

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“We suggest therefore that the expression "super-symmetry" might be more appropriate for the global concept and reserve the word "gauge" for local symmetries.”
Supersymmetry is the concept that known particlessuch as electrons, quarks and photonshave a heavier and as-yet-undetected "superpartner".”

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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