deuteron
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təˌrɒn, ˈdyu- noun Physics.
a positively charged particle consisting of a proton and a neutron, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of deuterium.
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| the nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of one proton and one neutron | |
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deuteron (d 'tə-rŏn') Pronunciation Key
The nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of a proton and a neutron. It is regarded as a subatomic particle with unit positive charge. |
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Example sentences
Hadron therapy includes neutrons and protons, which are generated using proton or deuteron accelerators.
The first experiment was conducted using a deuteron beam on a beryllium target.
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