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单词 neutron
释义

neutron

noun

neu·​tron ˈnü-ˌträn How to pronounce neutron (audio)
ˈnyü-
: an uncharged elementary particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton and is present in all known atomic nuclei except the hydrogen nucleus
neutronic
nü-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce neutron (audio)
nyü-
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This is seen, for instance, where black holes or neutron stars are in a close orbit such as this. Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2022 Such short periodicity provides strong evidence for a neutron-star origin of the event. Julia Musto, Fox News, 20 July 2022 Magnetars are neutron stars with incredibly powerful magnetic fields, while radio pulsars release radio waves that appear to pulse as the neutron star rotates. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 July 2022 Many neutron stars are in systems with another object—in some cases a neutron star. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 June 2022 The gravitational waves recorded so far were released by the mergers of massive objects such as black holes and neutron stars. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022 Because of their fast spinning and massive amount of energy, many neutron stars appear to pulse in visible light as well as other wavelengths, which scientists term pulsars. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2022 The astronomers hope to observe more bursts from FRB 20191221A, which could help to refine their understanding of its source, and of neutron stars in general, the university said. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Like other FRBs, the source of FRB 20191221A is a mystery – but the researchers noted that its emissions are similar to a radio pulsar or a magnetar, two types of neutron stars. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

probably from neutral

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

neutron

noun

neu·​tron ˈnü-ˌträn How to pronounce neutron (audio)
ˈnyü-
: a particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton but no electrical charge and that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of hydrogen

Medical Definition

neutron

noun

neu·​tron ˈn(y)ü-ˌträn How to pronounce neutron (audio)
: an uncharged elementary particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of the proton and is present in all known atomic nuclei except the hydrogen nucleus
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