Meaning & use
proton
A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom.
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The number of protons in an atom determines which element it is.
Scientists accelerate protons to nearly the speed of light in particle colliders.
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Protons carry a positive charge, balancing the negative charge of the electrons surrounding the nucleus.
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