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weak action

[/wiːk ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: weak actions
ação fraca
1. In physics, an interaction mediated by W and Z bosons responsible for radioactive decay and certain particle interactions
The weak action is one of the four fundamental forces in nature.
A ação fraca é uma das quatro forças fundamentais da natureza.
2. An ineffective or feeble measure or response to a situation
The government's weak action on climate change disappointed environmental groups.
A ação fraca do governo sobre a mudança climática decepcionou os grupos ambientalistas.
Synonyms
feeble responseineffective measureweak nuclear force (physics)poor action
Antonyms
strong actionvigorous responsedecisive actioneffective measure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação fraca
Standard usage in physics and general contexts
Portugal
ação fraca
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take weak action
resort to weak action
half-hearted effort
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