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neutrino

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/nuˈtɹinoʊ/
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a very small, electrically neutral particle that rarely interacts with matter

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  • Neutrinos are subatomic particles with very little mass.
  • In processes such as nuclear fusion in stars neutrinos play a key role.
  • Neutrinos are electrically neutral and rarely interact with matter.
  • In order to study these neutrinos, we use a specialized detector.
  • Scientists study neutrinos to learn more about the universe's fundamental properties.