proton

noun

UK/ˈprəʊ.tɒn/
US/ˈproʊ.t̬ɑːn/

Definitions of proton noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A subatomic particle with a positive electric charge, found in the nucleus of every atom.

    质子

    • Protons and neutrons together form the nucleus of an atom.

      质子和中子共同构成原子的原子核。

    • The number of protons determines the atomic number of an element.

      质子的数量决定了一个元素的原子序数。

    • Scientists are studying the behavior of protons in particle accelerators.

      科学家正在研究质子在粒子加速器中的行为。