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triton.

the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons.

    particle
Where this word comes from

From trit- + -on. From tritium, from Ancient Greek τρίτος (trítos, “third”).

noun
  1. Any of several marine gastropods of the family Ranellidae, which have a pointed spiral shell.

Where this word comes from

From Triton, who blows such a seashell like a trumpet.

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