triton
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Simple Meaning
a type of sea animal that looks like a snail with a long, pointed shell
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Proficient — near-native mastery
Examples in Conversation
“We found a beautiful triton shell on the beach during our vacation.”
“The triton is known for its loud, trumpet-like sound when used as a horn.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The atomic nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons
Related Words
Synonyms:
seashellmollusk
Word Family:
tritons