proton
noun/ˈproʊtɒn/
Frequency rank: #8,418 most common English word
Meaning
A stable subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive electric charge.
Example sentence
Each hydrogen atom contains exactly one proton in its nucleus.
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