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Synonyms

nuclear physics

American  
[noo-klee-er fiz-iks, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈfɪz ɪks, ˈnyu- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the branch of physics that deals with the behavior, structure, and component parts of atomic nuclei.

nuclear physics British  

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with the structure and behaviour of the nucleus and the particles of which it consists

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nuclear physics Scientific  

  1. The scientific study of the structure and behavior atomic nuclei.

  2. See also neutron proton strong force

Pronunciation

See nuclear ( def. ).

Other Word Forms

  • nuclear physicist noun

Etymology

Origin of nuclear physics

First recorded in 1930–35

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