nucleon

[/ˈnuːkliɒn/ or /ˈnuːkliən/]
nounmasculinepl: nucleons
nucleon
1. A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, specifically a proton or neutron
The nucleus of a carbon atom contains six nucleons: six protons and six neutrons.
O núcleo de um átomo de carbono contém seis nucleons: seis prótons e seis nêutrons.
2. Either of the two types of particles that make up the nucleus
Scientists study nucleon interactions to understand nuclear forces.
Cientistas estudam as interações de nucleons para entender as forças nucleares.
This is a specialized scientific term used in physics education and research throughout the Portuguese-speaking world. The word is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, reflecting the international nature of scientific terminology. It appears frequently in physics textbooks, university curricula, and scientific publications.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nucleon
Used in scientific and academic contexts; no alternative Portuguese term exists
Portugal
nucleon
Same usage as in Brazil; scientific terminology remains consistent

Related Words

protonneutronnucleusquarknuclear physicsatomic structure
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