What is another word for weakly interacting massive particle?
Pronunciation: [wˈiːkli ˌɪntəɹˈaktɪŋ mˈasɪv pˈɑːtɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
The term "weakly interacting massive particle" (WIMP) is often used in the field of particle physics. However, there are several other terms often used as synonyms for WIMPs. Some of these include "dark matter particle", "cold dark matter particle", and "non-baryonic dark matter particle". Dark matter particle refers to the hypothetical particle that may make up the majority of dark matter in the universe. Similar to WIMPs, cold dark matter particles also have weak interactions with matter and are hypothesized to have low kinetic energy. Non-baryonic dark matter particle refers to a particle that is not composed of protons or neutrons. These synonyms are commonly used interchangeably in discussions surrounding dark matter and particle physics.
