neutronization

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noun

The process, such as within a collapsing star, in which protons and electrons fuse to form neutrons and release neutrinos.

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Meanings

nounneutronization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableastronomyThe process, such as within a collapsing star, in which protons and electrons fuse to form neutrons and release neutrinos.

Origin

From neutron + -ization.

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APA

neutronization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neutronization

MLA

“neutronization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neutronization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neutronization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neutronization.

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