diproton

See also: Diproton

English

Etymology

di- +‎ proton

Noun

diproton (plural diprotons)

  1. A hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium.
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