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pro•ton
Pronunciation: (prō'ton), [key]—
n. Physics, Chem.
a positively charged elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of all atomic nuclei. It is the lightest and most stable baryon, having a charge equal in magnitude to that of the electron, a spin of ½, and a mass of 1.673 × 10-
27 kg.
Symbol: P
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