How to Pronounce "cern"
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Definition
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, a large scientific institution known for particle physics experiments such as the Large Hadron Collider.
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British English
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Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
CERN is located near Geneva, Switzerland.
Scientists at CERN study tiny particles.
The Large Hadron Collider is an important project at CERN.
Did you know that CERN helped invent the World Wide Web?