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nuclear force
nuclear forcen.1. The strong nuclear force.2. The strong nuclear force and the weak nuclear force, considered collectively.nuclear force
nuclear force[′nü·klē·ər ′fȯrs] (nuclear physics) That part of the force between nucleons which is not electromagnetic; it is much stronger than electromagnetic forces, but drops off very rapidly at distances greater than about 10-13 centimeter; it is responsible for holding the nucleus together. See NUCFO See NUCFO |