Meaning of the word neutrino in English
What does neutrino mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
neutrino
US /nuːˈtriː.noʊ/
UK /njuːˈtriː.nəʊ/
Noun
a neutral subatomic particle with a very small mass and spin ½, involved in weak interactions. Neutrinos are produced in radioactive decay and nuclear reactions such as those that occur in the Sun.
Example:
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Scientists detected a neutrino from a distant galaxy.
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The Sun produces vast numbers of neutrinos.