Deuteron (Noun)
Meaning
The nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The nucleus of deuterium is known as a deuteron, consisting of one proton and one neutron.
- In nuclear reactors, deuterons can be used to create heavy water when combined with oxygen.
- A deuteron is a commonly used bombarding particle in high-energy particle accelerators.
- Researchers study deuteron collisions in particle accelerators to understand subatomic interactions.
- The stability of deuterons makes them useful in applications requiring a neutron and proton combination.