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neutron

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnuːtrɑːn/ · UK /ˈnjuːtrɒn/

Forms: neutrons

neutron means: A tiny particle with no electric charge, usually found at the centre of an atom.

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A tiny particle with no electric charge, usually found at the centre of an atom.

  • A neutron has no electric charge.
  • This atom contains eight neutrons.
  • Scientists directed a beam of neutrons at the sample.

Similar words: n

Common phrases: neutron star, neutron beam, free neutron

Questions about neutron

What does neutron mean?

A tiny particle with no electric charge, usually found at the centre of an atom.

What is neutron in other languages?

Türkçe: nötron · Español: neutrón · Français: neutron · Deutsch: Neutron · Italiano: neutrone · 日本語: 中性子

How do you pronounce neutron?

In American English /ˈnuːtrɑːn/; in British English /ˈnjuːtrɒn/.

How do you use neutron in a sentence?

A neutron has no electric charge. This atom contains eight neutrons.

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