proton

noun

UK/ˈprəʊ.tɒn/
US/ˈproʊ.t̬ɑːn/

Definitions of proton noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

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

    質子

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

      質子和中子共同構成原子的原子核。

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

      質子的數量決定了一個元素的原子序數。

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

      科學家正在研究質子在粒子加速器中的行為。