Neutrons Meaning in English

word · lemma: neutron

US

ˈnuˌtɹɑnz

NOO-tronz

UK

njˈuːtɹɒnz

nyoo-TRONZ

Definition

Neutrons are tiny particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have no electric charge and are important in chemical reactions and nuclear physics.

Usage & Nuances

'Neutrons' is a scientific term mainly used in physics and chemistry. It is always plural when describing more than one. Often appears with 'protons' and 'electrons' in the context of atomic structure. Not used outside science.

• Spanish: neutrones
• Portuguese (BR): nêutrons
• Portuguese (PT): neutões
• Chinese (Simplified): 中子
• Chinese (Traditional): 中子
• Hindi: न्यूट्रॉन
• Arabic: النيوترونات
• Bengali: নিউট্রন
• Russian: нейтроны
• Japanese: 中性子
• Vietnamese: nơtron
• Korean: 중성자
• Turkish: nötron
• Urdu: نیوٹران
• Indonesian: neutron

Example Sentences

Neutrons are found in the center of every atom.

basic

Protons and neutrons make up the nucleus.

basic

Neutrons have no electric charge.

basic

The number of neutrons determines the isotope of an element.

natural

Scientists can change neutrons into protons in certain experiments.

natural

Nuclear reactors use neutrons to start chain reactions.

natural