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W-boson

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

a fundamental particle, a gauge boson, that, together with the Z-boson, mediates the weak nuclear force; it has a charge of ± 1

particle

Equivalents

Françaisboson W
РусскийW-бозон
2 more languages
SuomiW-bosoni
SvenskaW-boson

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

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