Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

neutrino

noun

/njuːˈtriː.noʊ/

Definition

A neutrino is a subatomic particle that is electrically neutral and has a very small mass, interacting only via the weak nuclear force.

Examples

Neutrinos are created in large quantities during a supernova explosion.
The detection of neutrinos from the Sun helped confirm theories about nuclear fusion.
Neutrino oscillation is a phenomenon where neutrinos change from one type to another.

Meaning

Neutrinos are fundamental constituents of matter that are produced in various nuclear reactions, such as those occurring in stars or during radioactive decay.