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nucleon term applying to both the proton and the neutron , the two constituents of atomic nuclei. The nucleon may be considered a single particle, of which the proton and the neutron are two different states. See atom ; elementary particles .

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World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Â© World Encyclopedia 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

nucleon Any of the particles found within the nucleus of an atom: a neutron or a proton.

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A Dictionary of Astronomy | 1997 | Â© A Dictionary of Astronomy 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

nucleon A proton or a neutron present in the nucleus of an atom.

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