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- [proh-ton]
- /ˈproʊ tɒn/
- /ˈprəʊ.tɒn/
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- [proh-ton]
- /ˈproʊ tɒn/
Definition of protons word
- noun protons a positively charged elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of all atomic nuclei. It is the lightest and most stable baryon, having a charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron, a spin of ½, and a mass of 1.673 × 10− 27 kg. Symbol: P. 1
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Origin of protons
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; noun use of Greek prôton, neuter of prôtos first
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Parts of speech for Protons
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
protons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
protons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with protons
- how many protons does carbon have?
- how many protons does oxygen have?
- what are protons?
- how many protons does sodium have?
- where are protons located?
- how many protons does hydrogen have?
- how to find protons?
- how to find protons neutrons and electrons?
- how many protons does calcium have?
- who discovered protons?
- how many protons does nitrogen have?
- how many protons and electrons are present in o2?
- what are protons made of?
- how many protons does phosphorus have?
- how many protons does helium have?
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