quantum flavourdynamics

n (functioning as singular)

(Atomic Physics) a gauge theory of the electromagnetic and weak interactions. Also called: electroweak theory Abbreviation: QFD

[C20: flavourdynamics from flavour (referring to quark flavour) + dynamics, modelled on quantum electrodynamics]

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