neutron n : an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus

see Neutron

English

Noun

1. 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

   Symbol: n

Derived terms

• neutron bomb

Translations

See also

• electron
• proton

Croatian

Noun

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1. neutron

Czech

Noun

1. neutron

Dutch

Noun

neutron (plural neutronen)

1. neutron

This article is a discussion of neutrons in general. For the specific case of a neutron found outside the nucleus, see free neutron.

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