Meaning of the word nucleon in English

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nucleon

US /ˈnuː.kli.ɑːn/

UK /ˈnjuː.kli.ɒn/

a proton or neutron, especially as being a constituent of an atomic nucleus.

Example:

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The atomic nucleus is composed of nucleons, which are protons and neutrons.

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The strong nuclear force binds nucleons together within the nucleus.

Synonym:

proton neutron