Definition of strong force Strong force

We found 3 definitions of strong force from 2 different sources.

What does strong force mean?

Noun
strong force - (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
		strong interaction, color force
		fundamental interaction, interaction a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting

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strong force (Noun)
The color force , a fundamental force that is associated with the strong bond s, created by the associated bosons known as gluons, between quarks and other subatomic particle s.
strong force (Noun)
The nuclear force , a residual force responsible for the interactions between nucleons, deriving from the color force .