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neutron

noun neu·tron \ˈnü-ˌträn, ˈnyü-\

physics : a very small particle of matter that has no electrical charge and is part of the nucleus of all atoms except hydrogen atoms

Full Definition of NEUTRON

:  an uncharged elementary particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton and is present in all known atomic nuclei except the hydrogen nucleus
neu·tron·ic \nü-ˈträ-nik, nyü-\ adjective
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Origin of NEUTRON

probably from neutral
First Known Use: 1932

Rhymes with NEUTRON

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NEUTRON Defined for Kids

neutron

noun neu·tron \ˈnü-ˌträn, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NEUTRON for Kids

:  a particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton but no electrical charge and that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of hydrogen
Medical Dictionary

neutron

noun neu·tron \ˈn(y)ü-ˌträn\

Medical Definition of NEUTRON

:  an uncharged elementary particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton and is present in all known atomic nuclei except the hydrogen nucleus

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