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Noun — A tiny subatomic particle with almost no mass and no electric charge that barely interacts with matter.

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Etymology

Coined in 1933 by Italian physicist Enrico Fermi, combining "neutron" with the Italian diminutive ending -ino, meaning roughly "little neutral one."

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What does “neutrino” mean?

The word “neutrino” means a tiny subatomic particle with almost no mass and no electric charge that barely interacts with matter. In plain terms, an almost weightless, chargeless particle that passes through matter with barely any interaction.

How do you pronounce “neutrino”?

“Neutrino” is pronounced nyoo-TREE-noh (/nuˈtɹinoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “neutrino” in a sentence?

Here is “neutrino” used in a sentence: “Billions of neutrinos from the sun pass through your body every second.”

What part of speech is “neutrino”?

“Neutrino” is a noun.

Where does the word “neutrino” come from?

The word “neutrino” dates back to around 1933 and comes from Italian. Coined in 1933 by Italian physicist Enrico Fermi, combining "neutron" with the Italian diminutive ending -ino, meaning roughly "little neutral one.".

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