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(pro-ton) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a subatomic particle with a positive charge.

Example Sentence

A proton has a positive electrical charge.

More Example Sentences

Protons help define an atom's identity.

Synonyms

positively charged particle; atomic particle

Antonyms

minus; negative

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Rhymes

  • photon
  • proton
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