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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

protons

/prɒtɒnz/ noun · British & US
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What does protons mean?

noun

Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a mass of approximately 1 atomic mass unit.

Example

"The scientist studied the behavior of protons in the atomic nucleus."

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