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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈproʊtɑːn/ · UK /ˈprəʊtɒn/
Forms: protons
proton means: A tiny part of an atom’s centre that has a positive electrical charge.
noun
POSITIVE PARTICLEB2
A tiny part of an atom’s centre that has a positive electrical charge.
- A proton has a positive charge.
- A hydrogen nucleus usually contains just one proton.
- The scientists directed a beam of protons at the target.
Questions about proton
What does proton mean?
A tiny part of an atom’s centre that has a positive electrical charge.
What is proton in other languages?
Türkçe: proton · Español: protón · Français: proton · Deutsch: Proton · Italiano: protone · 日本語: 陽子
How do you pronounce proton?
In American English /ˈproʊtɑːn/; in British English /ˈprəʊtɒn/.
How do you use proton in a sentence?
A proton has a positive charge. A hydrogen nucleus usually contains just one proton.
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