neutron

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Etymology

From neutral + -on.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/
• (America) IPA: /ˈnu.tɹɑn/

Noun

neutron (plural neutrons)

1. (particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

   Holonyms: atom, nucleus

   Comeronyms: proton, electron

Synonyms

• n (symbol)

Translations

• French: neutron
• German: Neutron
• Italian: neutrone

  Brazilian: nêutron

  European: neutrão

• Russian: нейтро́н
• Spanish: neutrón

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