neutron
/ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/
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Simple Meaning
電荷を持たない、原子の非常に小さな部分。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“中性子は陽子と違って電荷を持ちません。”
“科学者は原子内で中性子がどのように動くかを研究しました。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
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.
Related Words
Synonyms:
particlesubatomic particle
Word Family:
neutronicneutron star