De deeltjesfysica
Example: De deeltjesfysica onderzoekt de kleinste bouwstenen van materie.
Definition
"De deeltjesfysica" is the branch of physics that studies the smallest building blocks of matter, such as subatomic particles, and the fundamental forces acting between them. It investigates the nature, behavior, and interactions of these particles to understand the universe at the most basic level.
Etymology
The term "de deeltjesfysica" comes from Dutch, combining "deeltjes" meaning 'particles' and "fysica" meaning 'physics'. It literally translates to 'particle physics'. The word reflects the focus on studying tiny particles, a concept that gained prominence in the early 20th century with advances in atomic theory and quantum mechanics.
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"De deeltjesfysica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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