deu·ter·on (d  t -r n , dy-)n. Abbr. d The nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of a proton and a neutron, regarded as a subatomic particle with unit positive charge. [deuter(ium) + -on.] |
deuteron [ˈdjuːtəˌrɒn]
n
(Chemistry) the nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of one proton and one neutron
| deuteron (dt-rn) The nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of a proton and a neutron. It is regarded as a subatomic particle with unit positive charge. |
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| Noun | 1. | deuteron - the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators subatomic particle, particle - a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions |
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