neutrino
noun
neu·tri·no
nü-ˈtrē-(ˌ)nō 
nyü-
plural neutrinos
: 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
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That has prompted the search for other, hidden neutrino sources, especially those which can accelerate neutrinos to high energies.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
For instance, many extensions of the model to the high-energy early universe posit the existence of heavy right-handed neutrinos, but these would never arise now.
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Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
Scientists are hoping the detector will help resolve the longstanding mystery of how heavy each neutrino flavor is.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
As gravity begins to collapse the star, and the core first forms a dense neutron star, the accompanying burst of neutrinos typically creates a powerful shock wave strong enough to rip apart the core and outer layers, leading to a supernova.
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ArsTechnica,
2 Mar. 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
For instance, many extensions of the model to the high-energy early universe posit the existence of heavy right-handed neutrinos, but these would never arise now.
—
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
Scientists are hoping the detector will help resolve the longstanding mystery of how heavy each neutrino flavor is.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
As gravity begins to collapse the star, and the core first forms a dense neutron star, the accompanying burst of neutrinos typically creates a powerful shock wave strong enough to rip apart the core and outer layers, leading to a supernova.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Neutrino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrino. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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neutrino
noun
neu·tri·no
n(y)ü-ˈtrē-nō
plural neutrinos
: an uncharged elementary particle believed to have little or no mass
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neutrino
noun
neu·tri·no
n(y)ü-ˈtrē-(ˌ)nō
plural neutrinos
: an uncharged elementary particle that is believed to be massless or to have a very small mass, that has any of three forms, and that interacts only rarely with other particles
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