Deuteron
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004958
The nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of one proton and one neutron. It is a stable particle and is the simplest bound state of a proton and a neutron. Deuterons are used in nuclear fusion research and as probes in certain atmospheric chemistry studies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004958 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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