pairing energies

A form of pairing energy — The extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kind; this results in nuclei having odd numbers of protons or neutrons having a lower binding energy and being less stable (than those with even numbers)

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pairing energy
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