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proton

/ˈprəʊtɒn/

/ˈproʊtɑn/

protonnoun

protons

/ˈprəʊtɒn/

/ˈproʊtɑn/

Translations

The proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

Протон - это субатомная частица, находящаяся в ядре атома.

Definitions

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom, carrying a positive electric charge.

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines the element's atomic number.

A hydrogen ion (H⁺), especially when transferred in acid–base reactions.

In aqueous solution, acids act as proton donors.

Synonyms

hydrogen nucleus

hydrogen ion

protonadjective

/ˈprəʊ.tɒn/

/ˈproʊ.tɑːn/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something involving or produced by protons.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or consisting of protons.

Proton therapy delivers targeted radiation to tumors.

Synonyms

positively charged