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intermediate vector boson

in·ter·me·di·ate vec·tor bo·son (plural in·ter·me·di·ate vec·tor bo·sons)

noun

Definition:

elementary particle: an elementary particle that transmits weak interactions between other elementary particles. The three postulated intermediate vector bosons, the W⁺, W^-, and Z⁰ particles, have all been observed.