Proton

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊˌtɑːn/

Proton (noun)

  1. A small particle found in the center of an atom, carrying a positive electric charge.

Examples

  • A proton is a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
  • A proton is a basic particle in an atom.

Common collocations: atomic structure, nuclear physics, positively charged

Synonyms of Proton

Formal

Neutral