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triton

/ˈtraɪtən/ /ˈtrɪtn̩/

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noun

Triton

The atomic nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons

Examples :

"Scientists studying nuclear reactions often track the triton, which is the nucleus of a tritium atom and heavier than a typical hydrogen nucleus. "

Wissenschaftler, die Kernreaktionen untersuchen, verfolgen oft das Triton, das der Kern eines Tritiumatoms ist und schwerer als ein typischer Wasserstoffkern.

physics chemistry element energy

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noun

Triton, Schneckenart

Any of several marine gastropods of the family Ranellidae, which have a pointed spiral shell.

Examples :

"While walking on the beach, Emily found a beautiful triton with its pointed spiral shell partially buried in the sand. "

Beim Spaziergang am Strand fand Emily einen wunderschönen Triton, dessen spitzes Spiralgehäuse teilweise im Sand vergraben war.

animal ocean biology nautical fish