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Meaning of pairing energy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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The extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kind; this results in nuclei having odd numbers of protons or neutrons having a lower binding energy and being less stable (than those with even numbers)

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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