"fundamental force" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fundamental forces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fundamental force (plural fundamental forces)
  1. (physics) Any of the fundamental forces that act between elementary particles; each one is associated with an exchanged particle. Wikipedia link: fundamental force Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: fundamental interaction Related terms: gravitational force, electromagnetic force, weak force, weak nuclear force, strong force, strong nuclear force
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