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neutrinos

/njuˈtɹiːnoʊz/ /nuˈtɹiːnoʊz/

Meanings
noun
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.

Examples :

"Scientists use special underground detectors to try and capture evidence of neutrinos passing through the Earth. "
physics science energy

Related Words

Illustration detectors

detectors noun

/dɪˈtɛktərz/ /diˈtɛktərz/

A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

"Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."

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underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

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classified adjective

/ˈklæsɪfaɪd/ /ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/

Sorted into classes or categories

"The library books are classified by subject, so finding a book on history is easy. "

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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. "

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extremely adverb

/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

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gravitation noun

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/

The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all particles with mass in the universe. It is the weakest of the four forces, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

"The apple fell from the tree due to gravitation. "

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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. "

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electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

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interacts verb

/ɪntəɹˈæks/

To act upon each other.

"The students in the group interact well during their project, sharing ideas and helping each other. "

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surroundings noun

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

An outlying area; area in proximity to something

"The school's peaceful surroundings made it a great place to study. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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elementary noun

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

An elementary school

"My son attends the elementary school near our house. "