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nucleon

[ noo-klee-on, nyoo- ]

noun

, Physics.
  1. a proton or neutron, especially when considered as a component of a nucleus.


nucleon

/ ˈnjuːklɪˌɒn /

noun

  1. a proton or neutron, esp one present in an atomic nucleus
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nucleon

/ no̅o̅klē-ŏn′ /

  1. A proton or a neutron, especially as part of an atomic nucleus.


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Other Words From

  • nucle·onic adjective
  • inter·nucle·on adjective
  • inter·nucle·onic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nucleon1

First recorded in 1935–40; nucle(us) + -on 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nucleon1

C20: from nucle ( us ) + -on

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