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neutrino


neu·tri·no

noun \nü-ˈtrē-(ˌ)nō, nyü-\
plural neu·tri·nos

Definition of NEUTRINO

: an uncharged elementary particle that is believed to have a very small mass, that has any of three forms, and that interacts only rarely with other particles
neu·tri·no·less \-ləs\ adjective

Origin of NEUTRINO

Italian, from neutro neutral, neuter, from Latin neutr-, neuter
First Known Use: 1934

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