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nuclide

/ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/

Meanings
noun
An atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass.

Examples :

"The chart showed each nuclide's unique combination of protons and neutrons. "
physics chemistry element science

Related Words

Illustration showed

showed verb

/ˈʃoʊd/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration each

each noun

/iːt͡ʃ/ /it͡ʃ/

(operations) An individual item: the least quantitative unit in a grouping.

""The bakery sells cupcakes individually, priced at two dollars each." "

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 specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

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 mass

mass noun

/mæs/

(physical) Matter, material.

"The mass of homework felt overwhelming. "

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 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 unique

unique noun

/juːˈniːk/

A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.

"Her artistic talent is a unique gift in our family. "

Illustration chart

chart noun

/tʃɑːt/ /tʃɑɹt/

A map.

"The teacher showed us a chart of the solar system on the wall. "

Illustration number

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."