Proton

noun

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/

Word Frequency: 4.2

Definitions

1.nounA 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.

Synonyms

p antiproton synchrotron hydrogen translocating hydron hydrogen ion nucleon protron protonium neutron proton number

Rhymes With

paragon liaison automaton fawn lexicon phenomenon drawn denouement

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