neutron
pronunciation
How to pronounce neutron in British English:
UK [ˈnjuːtrɒn]
How to pronounce neutron in American English:
US [ˈnuːtrɑːn]
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- Noun:
- an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
Word Origin
- neutron (n.)
- "electrically neuter particle of the atom," 1921, coined by U.S. chemist William D. Harkins (1873-1951) from neutral (adj.) + -on. First record of neutron bomb is from 1960. Neutron star attested from 1934, originally hypothetical; so called because it would be composed of neutrons.
Example
- 1. The faster the neutron , the fewer break-ups it provokes .
- 2. Neutron stars are created when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse .
- 3. The faster the neutron , the fewer break ups it provokes .
- 4. Atomic bombs unleash enormous shock waves and high levels of neutron and gamma radiation .
- 5. Boric acid is a strong neutron absorber which will help prevent the nuclear fuel from overheating .