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diproton

diproton noun: a hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium.

Noun

diproton (plural diprotons)

  1. A hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium.

Forms of diproton

pluraldiprotons

Origin of diproton

From di- + proton.

Questions about diproton

What does diproton mean?
Diproton means a hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium.
What part of speech is diproton?
Diproton is a noun.
What is the plural of diproton?
The plural of diproton is diprotons.

Words near diproton in the dictionary

  1. diprotodontid
  2. diprotodontids
  3. diprotodontoid
  4. diprotodontoids
  5. diprotodonts
  6. diproton
  7. diprotonated
  8. diprotons
  9. dips
  10. dips a toe into
  11. dips into

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