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neutrone

/newˈtrone/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

neutron

  • a subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge

In a sentence

Il neutrone non possiede alcuna carica elettrica.

The neutron does not possess any electric charge.

Il nucleo dell'atomo è formato da protoni e neutroni.

The atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons.

Gli scienziati studiano le proprietà del neutrone libero.

Scientists are studying the properties of the free neutron.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
neutronemasculine · singular
neutronimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Masculine noun in -e; plural is 'neutroni'.
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