Definition of Mass defect

1. Noun. The amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles.

Exact synonyms: Mass Deficiency
Generic synonyms: Mass

Medical Definition of Mass defect

1. Of a nucleus, the difference between the sum of the masses of the constituent nucleons and the mass of the nucleus. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mass Defect

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