binding energy

US /ˈbaɪndɪŋ ˈenərdʒi/
UK /ˈbaɪndɪŋ ˈenərdʒi/
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结合能

the energy that holds a nucleus together, equal to the mass defect of the nucleus multiplied by the square of the speed of light

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The strong nuclear force is responsible for the binding energy of atomic nuclei.
强核力是原子核结合能的来源。
Calculating the binding energy helps predict nuclear stability.
计算结合能有助于预测核稳定性。