weak nuclear force

weak nuclear force (plural weak nuclear forces)

1. (nuclear physics) One of the four fundamental forces that is associated with nuclear decay. Its gauge bosons are the W⁺, W^- and Z⁰ particles.

   Synonym: weak force

   • 2023 August 11, Nicola Davis, “Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature”, in The Guardian‎:

     According to current understanding, there are four fundamental forces in nature, three of which – the electromagnetic force and the strong and weak nuclear forces – are explained by the standard model of particle physics.