doubly magic

adjective

Having filled shells of both protons and neutrons and therefore having extra stability and a longer half-life than normal.

Meanings

adjectivedoubly magic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablenuclear physicsHaving filled shells of both protons and neutrons and therefore having extra stability and a longer half-life than normal.
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