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- Nucleon:

- Noun: A subatomic particle, either a proton or a neutron, that is found in the nucleus of an atom.

- Example Sentence: The nucleus of an atom is composed of protons and neutrons, which are collectively known as nucleons.

- Noun: (Physics) A hypothetical particle that is the basic building block of nuclear matter.

- Example Sentence: Scientists continue to explore the existence and properties of nucleons in order to understand the fundamental nature of atomic nuclei.

- Noun: (Mathematics) A member of a mathematical system that combines properties of both numbers and functions.

- Example Sentence: In algebraic analysis, nucleons are used as mathematical entities to represent certain types of noncommutative algebras.

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- Additional Information:

- In particle physics, the term "nucleon" specifically refers to either a proton or a neutron as components of atomic nuclei. These particles have a significant role in various aspects of nuclear physics, such as nuclear reactions and nuclear structure studies.

- In mathematics, the usage of "nucleon" is less common and is related to algebraic analysis and noncommutative algebras.

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