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.
noun
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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.
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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