neutron-rich

adjective

Of a nucleus or isotope, having a large ratio of neutrons to protons.

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Meanings

adjectiveneutron-rich (comparative neutron-richer or more neutron-rich, superlative neutron-richest or most neutron-rich)

comparative neutron-richer · comparative more neutron-rich · superlative neutron-richest · superlative most neutron-rich

  1. nuclear physicsOf a nucleus or isotope, having a large ratio of neutrons to protons.

Translations

Swedish neutronrik
  • neutronrikhaving a large ratio of neutrons to protons
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APA

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Chicago

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