nucleon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).

Pronunciation

/ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nucleon.wav

Word forms

nucleon nucleons nucleone

Etymology

From nucleus + -on.

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