Synonyms for proton
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.
Related words
- Word family
- protonate protonation protonize protonosphere protium
- Phrases
- proton beam proton gun proton number
- Is a kind of
- subatomic particle particle
Forms
- Plural
- protons → primordia…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| proton | falling | |
| primordium | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- primordium