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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

W particle, [Physics.]

Physicseither of two types of charged intermediate vector bosons, one having a positive charge and the other a negative charge. Symbols: W^⁺, W^-

apparently for weak 1970–75

'W particle' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

intermediate vector boson - wimp

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