noun
Uncommon
Dalton
DOL-tuhn
Dalton (noun) means a unit of atomic mass, roughly equal to the mass of a hydrogen atom, used to measure the mass of molecules and proteins. Example: “The protein has a mass of about 50,000 daltons.”
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A unit of atomic mass, roughly equal to the mass of a hydrogen atom, used to measure the mass of molecules and proteins.
"The protein has a mass of about 50,000 daltons."
How to use Dalton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very small unit scientists use to weigh atoms and molecules.
Common pairings
kilodalton
measured in daltons
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Etymology
Named after the English chemist John Dalton, a pioneer of atomic theory.
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What does “Dalton” mean?
The word “Dalton” means a unit of atomic mass, roughly equal to the mass of a hydrogen atom, used to measure the mass of molecules and proteins. In plain terms, a very small unit scientists use to weigh atoms and molecules.
How do you pronounce “Dalton”?
“Dalton” is pronounced DOL-tuhn (/ˈdɔltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dalton” in a sentence?
Here is “Dalton” used in a sentence: “The protein has a mass of about 50,000 daltons.”
What part of speech is “Dalton”?
“Dalton” is a noun.
Is “Dalton” a common word?
“Dalton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
