halo nuclei

A form of halo nucleus — An atomic nucleus whose radius is appreciably larger than that predicted by the liquid drop model (wherein the nucleus is assumed to be a sphere of constant density).

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of halo nucleus
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