nucleon

noun

nu·cle·on | \ ˈnü-klē-ˌän

, ˈnyü-\

Definition of nucleon

1 : a proton or neutron especially in the atomic nucleus

2 : a hypothetical single entity with one-half unit of isospin that can manifest itself as either a proton or a neutron

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Atomic nuclei are made of protons and neutrons, known collectively as nucleons. — The Economist, "Who did the Maya sacrifice?," 1 Aug. 2019 Her model explained why certain numbers of nucleons make for stable atomic configurations. — Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "32 Women Who’ve Changed Life As We Know It," 31 Mar. 2019

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More Definitions for nucleon

nucleon

noun

nu·cle·on | \ ˈn(y)ü-klē-ˌän

: a nuclear particle:

a : proton

b : neutron