proton
Translation
proton
Examples
A hydrogen atom has one proton.
A hydrogen atom has one proton.
Protons have a positive electric charge.
Protons have a positive electric charge.
Grammar Patterns
a proton is ((a noun)) A proton is a subatomic particle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: particle, subatomic particle
Etymology
From Greek 'proton', meaning 'first'. Named as the primary particle of the nucleus.
Memory Tips
Think 'pro' as in 'positive' to remember its charge. A proton is a PROfessionally POSITIVE particle.