Definition of Neutron

1. Noun. An elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus.

Generic synonyms: Nucleon

Definition of Neutron

1. Noun. (particles) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks ¹

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Definition of Neutron

1. a subatomic particle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Neutron

1. An elementary atomic particle that has no charge and a mass that is approximately the same as that of a proton. Neutrons are found in allatoms except the lightest isotopes of hydrogen. (09 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neutron

neutralophiles
neutralophilic
neutrals
neutravidin
neutrino
neutrino astronomy
neutrinoless
neutrinophilic
neutrinos
neutrinosphere
neutrinospheres
neutrinospheric
neutro-
neutroclusion
neutrois
neutron (current term)
neutron-rich
neutron-richer
neutron-richest
neutron-star
neutron activation analysis
neutron bomb
neutron bombs
neutron capture therapy
neutron diffraction
neutron drip line
neutron flux
neutron fluxes
neutron interferometer
neutron number

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