Definition of Proton

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proton
n. elementary particle in the nucleus of all atoms, elementary particle with a positive electrical charge

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Proton Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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1. A home computer made by Acorn Computers under a contract won from the BBC in April 1981.
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2. Something to do with Microsoft SoftLib?
(1994-11-28)


Proton Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
proton

Noun
1. a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
(hypernym) nucleon
(hyponym) hydrogen ion

Anagram
proton
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Proton Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
proton
A small, positively charged particle of matter found in the atoms of all elements. Streams of protons generated by special equipment can be used for radiation treatment.

CDC Radiological Terms
Proton
 a small atomic particle, typically found within an atom's nucleus, that possesses a positive electrical charge. Even though protons and neutrons are about 2,000 times heavier than electrons, they are tiny. The number of protons is unique for each chemical element. See also nucleon.
  


Proton Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

NRC Nuclear Energy Glossary
Proton
An elementary nuclear particle with a positive electric charge located in the nucleus of an atom.

ASTRONOMY UNBOUND
Proton
A elementary particle composed of three quarks and with a positive electrical charge and rest mass 1842 times that of the electron. It is a constituent of all atomic nuclei. The (atomic) number of protons in a nucleus determines the chemical element. It has a stable antimatter counterpart, the antiproton.

Dictionary of Automotive Terms
Proton
A positive charge particle forming part of the atom .

Electrochemistry Dictionary
proton
See atomic structure.

Physical Geography Terms and Meanings
Proton
A sub-particle of an atom that contains a positive charge.

Solar Physics Glossary
Proton
A positively charged elementary particle. A proton is 1836 times heavier than an electron .

General Chemistry Glossary
proton
(p+) Compare with electron and neutron .
An elementary particle found the atomic nucleus with a positive charge equal and opposite that of the electron . Protons have a mass of 1.007276 daltons.


Proton Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Proton
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Proton Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webart Magic Astronomical Glossary
Proton
A positively charged elementary particle. A proton is 1836 times heavier than an electron.


Proton Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description
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Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Designs, develops and manufactures proton exchange membrane, or pem, electrochemical products that we employ in both hydrogen generating devices and power generating and energy storage devices for use in a variety of commercial applications. new registrant.


Proton Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Proton
In physics, the proton (Greek πρώτον / proton = first) is a subatomic particle with an electric charge of one positive fundamental unit (1.602 × 10−19 coulomb), a diameter of about 1.6 to 1.7×10−15 m , and a mass of 938.27231(28) MeV/c2 (1.6726 × 10−27 kg), 1.007 276 466 88(13) u or about 1836 times the mass of an electron.

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