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Noun proton has 1 sense
  1. proton - a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
    --1 is a kind of
    nucleon
    --1 has particulars: hydrogen ion

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Protons

Description:

A proton is a subatomic particle that is found in the nucleus of every atom. It carries a positive electric charge and is one of the fundamental constituents of matter. The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number, which defines the element.

Sample sentences:

  1. Hydrogen atoms have one proton in their nucleus.
  2. The atomic number of carbon is 6, indicating it has 6 protons.
  3. Protons and neutrons together form the nucleus of an atom.
  4. The Large Hadron Collider accelerates protons to high speeds for scientific research.
  5. Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation treatment used to target tumors.

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