What is another word for nuclear particle?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːkli͡ə pˈɑːtɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
Nuclear particles are subatomic particles that make up the nuclei of atoms. Synonyms for nuclear particle include subatomic particle, elementary particle, and fundamental particle. These particles are classified into two types: leptons and hadrons. Leptons are particles that do not experience strong interactions, whereas hadrons are particles that interact with the strong nuclear force. Some familiar subatomic particles include electrons, protons, and neutrons. Other lesser-known particles are muons, taus, and bosons. These particles play a vital role in the structure and behavior of matter, and studies into their nature have greatly advanced our understanding of the universe.
