noun

neutron

neutron

A neutron has no electrical charge.

A neutron has no electrical charge.

Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

a neutron a subatomic particle with no charge A neutron is a subatomic particle.

Related concepts: particle, subatomic particle

Named for being electrically 'neutral', with the suffix '-on' used for subatomic particles (like electron).

Remember that a 'neutr-on' is the 'neutral' one. It has no charge.

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