Neutron - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Neutron :  (noun)

1: an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus

Based on WordNet 2.0

Neutron :  Weight: 1.6749286*10^-27kg A neutral hadron that is stable in the atomic nucleus but decays into a protron, an electron and an antineutrino with a mean life of 12 minutes outside the nucleus. Neutrons exist in all atomic nuclei except normal hydrogen. Reported in 1932 by James Chadwick.

Based on Elements database 20001107 [ELEM_Dictionary]:

Neutron :  A neutral subatomic particle having a mass of 1.0087 amu.

Based on Elements database 20001107 [ELEM_Dictionary]:
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