原子核
Meanings
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atomic nucleus; nucleus
Physics term for the central part of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons.
The atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons.
Electrons orbit around the atomic nucleus.
Usage patterns
- 原子核が分裂するfor an atomic nucleus to split (fission)
When a uranium nucleus splits, a large amount of energy is released.
- 原子核が融合するfor atomic nuclei to fuse together
Inside the sun, hydrogen nuclei are fusing together.
- 原子核は〈物〉から構成されるthe atomic nucleus is composed of (protons and neutrons, etc.)
The atomic nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons.