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graviton

/ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/

Meanings
noun
A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.

Examples :

"Scientists are searching for the graviton, a particle they believe is responsible for gravity, like how photons are responsible for light. "
physics theory astronomy energy space

Related Words

Illustration searching

searching verb

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

Illustration photons

photons noun

/ˈfoʊtɑnz/ /ˈfoʊtɒnz/

The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

"Sunlight is made of tiny particles called photons. "

Illustration gauge

gauge noun

/ˈɡeɪdʒ/

A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard

"The teacher used a special gauge to measure how much each student had learned. "

Illustration scientists

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. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration regulates

regulates verb

/ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪts/ /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtəs/

To dictate policy.

"The school board regulates student behavior through a strict code of conduct. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration gravitational

gravitational adjective

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/

Pertaining to, or caused by, gravity or gravitation.

"The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps us on the ground. "

Illustration hypothetical

hypothetical noun

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/

A hypothetical situation or proposition

"These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information."

Illustration boson

boson noun

/ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ /ˈboʊ.zɒn/

A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces. Compare fermion.

"Because the Higgs boson has integer spin and doesn't obey the Pauli exclusion principle, many of them can occupy the same energy state, allowing it to play a crucial role in giving other particles mass. "

Illustration believe

believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration gravity

gravity noun

/ˈɡɹævɪti/

The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness.

"The gravity of the situation made everyone in the classroom quiet. "