Meaning & use
neutron
A subatomic particle with no electric charge, found in the nucleus of nearly every atom.
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Splitting an atom's nucleus releases neutrons along with a burst of energy.
Unlike protons, a neutron carries no positive or negative charge.
A note on using this word
Neutron stars, extremely dense remnants of collapsed stars, are named for being composed almost entirely of neutrons.
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