electroweak

electroweak
electroweak [ē lek′trō wēk΄, ilek′trō wēk΄]
adj.
designating or of the theory that combines the electromagnetic interaction with the weak interaction and predicts the behavior of the W and Z particles

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e·lec·tro·weak (ĭ-lĕk'trō-wēkʹ) adj.
Of or relating to the combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces in a unified theory.

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