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Noun gluon has 1 sense
  1. gluon - a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks
    --1 is a kind of     gauge boson

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Gluon

Definition:

A gluon is a subatomic particle that binds quarks together, forming protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atomic nuclei.

Sample sentences:

  • The gluon is responsible for the strong interaction between quarks.
  • Gluons are the fundamental particles in the theory of quantum chromodynamics.
  • The exchange of gluons between quarks generates the force that holds atomic nuclei together.

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