nucleon
What is another word for nucleon? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A proton or a neutron, especially when considered as a building block of an atomic nucleus.
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How to use nucleon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
number of nucleons
bound nucleons
This word belongs to physics and chemistry and rarely appears outside technical writing.
Etymology
From nucleus + -on.
Full origin of nucleon →Frequently asked questions
What is a nucleon in physics?
It is the general term for either of the two particles found in an atomic nucleus, the proton and the neutron.
Is a nucleon the same as a proton?
No, nucleon is an umbrella term covering both protons and neutrons, not just one of them.
How did the word nucleon get its name?
It was built from nucleus plus the ending -on.
