chromodynamics

noun

chro·​mo·​dy·​nam·​ics ˌkrō-mə-dī-ˈna-miks How to pronounce chromodynamics (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction

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Quantum chromodynamics predicts that quarks gain most of their mass through interactions with the vacuum, yet the precise mechanism behind this has remained unclear. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

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1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chromodynamics was in 1976

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“Chromodynamics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromodynamics. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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