electroweak

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈwiːk/

Meanings

adjective

Describing the combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

Examples :

"Scientists study the electroweak force, which combines electromagnetism and the weak nuclear force. "

physics energy

Related Words

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

nuclear noun

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ /ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/

Nuclear power

"The new power plant will use nuclear energy to generate electricity. "

combines noun

/ˈkɑm.baɪnz/ /kəmˈbaɪnz/

A combine harvester

"The farmer used a combine to harvest the wheat quickly. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

weak adjective

/wiːk/

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

"The child was too weak to move the boulder."

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

electromagnetic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Relating to electromagnetism

"The cell phone emits electromagnetic waves that allow us to communicate. "

electromagnetism noun

/ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/

A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

"The electric motor in the fan works because of electromagnetism, which uses electricity to create magnetic forces that make it spin. "

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

forces noun

/fɔːsɪz/ /fɔɹsɪz/

Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"

force noun

/fɔːs/ /fɔɹs/

Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"