An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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gluon
  گلویءون  
gluon (#)
Fr.: gluon  

The hypothetical particle, in the → quantum chromodynamics theory, that carries the force between → quarks. There are eight independent types of gluon.

See also: From glue (O.Fr. glu, from L.L. glus “glue,” from L. gluten “glue”) + → -on.