Proton
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-022632
1. The nucleus of a hydrogen atom; a positively charged nuclear particle with a mass of one; see neutron.
2. A small particle typically found within an atom's nucleus that possesses a positive electrical charge. The number of protons is unique for each chemical element.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-022632 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Environmental Geophysics Glossary; RadTown Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-022632",
"term": "Proton",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. The nucleus of a hydrogen atom; a positively charged nuclear particle with a mass of one; see neutron.\n\n2. A small particle typically found within an atom's nucleus that possesses a positive electrical charge. The number of protons is unique for each chemical element.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Environmental Geophysics Glossary",
"RadTown Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/proton/"
}
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