Proton

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊˌtɑn/

Definitions of proton

noun a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge found in the nucleus of an atom

Example Sentences

A1 A proton is a positively charged particle.

A2 Protons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

B1 The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number.

B2 Protons have a mass approximately 1836 times that of an electron.

C1 Protons are composed of two up quarks and one down quark.

C2 In particle physics, protons are classified as baryons.

Examples of proton in a Sentence

formal The proton is a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge.

informal The doctor explained that the proton therapy is a type of radiation treatment.

slang I heard that the new energy drink is supposed to give you the energy of a proton!

figurative Her positive attitude is like a proton, always attracting good things to her life.

Grammatical Forms of proton

• past tense: protoned
• plural: protons
• comparative: more proton
• superlative: most proton
• present tense: proton
• future tense: will proton
• perfect tense: have protoned
• continuous tense: is protoning
• singular: proton
• positive degree: proton
• infinitive: to proton
• gerund: protoning
• participle: protoned

Origin and Evolution of proton

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'proton' originated from the Greek word 'prōton', meaning 'first'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'proton' was first used in physics to describe the positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. Over time, the word has become widely accepted in the scientific community and is now a fundamental concept in the field of particle physics.