mass defect

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Noun mass defect has 1 sense

mass defect, mass deficiency - the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
--₁ is a kind of mass

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Mass Defect

Definition: Mass defect refers to the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. It signifies the mass converted into energy during nuclear reactions.

Example sentences:

The mass defect in a nuclear reaction is responsible for the release of a tremendous amount of energy.
Atoms with a higher mass defect have a higher binding energy, making them more stable.
The concept of mass defect is crucial in understanding the process of nuclear fusion in stars.

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