proton-typeparticle
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.tɒn taɪp ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/
US /ˈproʊ.tɑːn taɪp ˈpɑːr.tɪ.kəl/
A tiny piece inside an atom that has a positive charge.
The proton-typeparticle in the nucleus helps give the atom its positive charge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A particle that behaves like a proton in a scientific model.
In the simulation, each proton-typeparticle moved toward the negative plate.
3. A category label for particles with the same mass and charge as a proton.
The chart listed the proton-typeparticle next to the neutron.
4. A teaching term for a proton when comparing it with other particles.
The teacher called it a proton-typeparticle to keep the lesson simple.