nuclear halo en · NOUN
Meanings
- A bunch of protons and/or neutrons orbiting a nucleus, giving the nucleus a bigger radius than it should have. Such a nucleus is called a halo nucleus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuclear haloes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| nuclear halos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |