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chromodynamics

American  
[kroh-moh-dahy-nam-iks] / ˌkroʊ moʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. quantum chromodynamics.


chromodynamics Scientific  
/ krō′mō-dī-nămĭks /

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Origin of chromodynamics

First recorded in 1975–80; chromo- + dynamics

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To tackle the problem, the researchers relied on lattice quantum chromodynamics, a computational technique that simulates the strong force using enormous supercomputers.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Quantum chromodynamics describes the interactions between quarks and gluons by ascribing them a property called color charge.

From Scientific American • Feb. 22, 2023

The program relies on volunteer mentors, and Hall says he’s careful to make sure the 10 hours or so a week he spends coordinating their activities doesn’t interfere with his work on lattice quantum chromodynamics.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 1, 2022

Biological chromodynamics: a general method for measuring protein occupancy across the genome by calibrating ChIP-seq.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2017

His specialties included quantum electrodynamics, which describes the interactions of matter and light, and quantum chromodynamics, a study of the behavior of subatomic particles.

From Washington Post • Dec. 24, 2016

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