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nucleon

/ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/

Meanings
noun
One of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron.

Examples :

"The nucleus of an atom contains nucleons, which are either protons or neutrons. "
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Illustration neutrons

neutrons noun

/ˈnjuːtrɒnz/ /ˈnuːtrɒnz/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The nucleus of a helium atom contains two protons and two neutrons. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration neutron

neutron noun

/ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The atom's nucleus contains protons and neutrons. "

Illustration protons

protons noun

/ˈpɹoʊtɑnz/

A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

"The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines what element it is. "

Illustration contains

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

Illustration nucleons

nucleons noun

/ˈnuːkliːɒnz/ /ˈnjuːkliːɒnz/

One of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron.

"The atomic nucleus is made of nucleons: protons and neutrons bound together. "

Illustration nucleus

nucleus noun

/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/

The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

"The nucleus of the family's discussions was always about who would do the dishes. "

Illustration which

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration atomic

atomic noun

/əˈtɔm.ɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɑː.mɪk/

An atomic operation.

"The bank's website uses an atomic operation to update account balances. "

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

Illustration proton

proton noun

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/

A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

"The hydrogen atom has only one proton in its nucleus. "

Illustration subatomic

subatomic adjective

/ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/ /ˌsʌbæˈtɑmɪk/

Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

"Scientists use powerful microscopes to study the behavior of subatomic particles inside atoms. "