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Meaning of proton halo | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting around its core, causing the nucleus to have a significantly larger radius than typical nuclei.

CEFR level

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

proton number proton pump proton pump inhibitor proton therapy proton transfer protonation

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