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nucleon

/ˈnjuːklɪən/

/ˈnuːkliˌɑn/

nucleonnoun

nucleons

/ˈnjuːklɪən/

/ˈnuːkliˌɑn/

Translations

A nucleon is either a proton or a neutron in the nucleus of an atom.

Нуклон — это либо протон, либо нейтрон в ядре атома.

Definitions

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, specifically a proton or a neutron.

The nucleus of an atom is composed of nucleons, which include both protons and neutrons.

Synonyms

nucleus particle

nucleonadjective

/ˈnjuːkliɒn/

/ˈnuːkliɑːn/

Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "nucleon cross-section").

Definitions

Relating to or involving a nucleon (a proton or neutron) or nucleons collectively.

The experiment measured nucleon scattering at various energies.