What is another word for strong nuclear forces?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈɒŋ njˈuːkli͡ə fˈɔːsɪz] (IPA) 
Strong nuclear forces are also known as the strong force, nuclear strong force, or strong interaction. This fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together by binding protons and neutrons. Another synonym for strong nuclear forces is the color force, referring to the three "colors" (types) of quarks that interact with each other through the strong force. Some physicists also use the term residual strong force to describe the residual attraction after the exchange of mesons due to strong force interaction. Some sources also refer to it as the strong nuclear interaction or simply the nuclear force. Regardless of the term used, strong nuclear forces play a critical role in understanding the behavior of matter at the atomic scale.
