Phrase Hound found 14 phrases and 20 compound words that contain proton. The most common are listed below. Open proton in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 14
- proton pumpAny protein in the membrane of a cell or mitochondrion whose function is to move protons across the membrane and thus establish an electrochemical potential.
- proton-pump inhibitorAlternative form of proton pump inhibitor.
- proton captureA nuclear reaction in which a proton is absorbed by a nucleus.
- proton beamSynonym of ray gun: A weapon that shoots harmful rays.
- proton gunSynonym of ray gun: A weapon that shoots harmful rays.
- proton haloA rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting around its core, causing the nucleus to have a significantly larger radius than typical nuclei.
- proton numberThe number of protons in an atom.
- proton pumpsplural of proton pump: Any protein in the membrane of a cell or mitochondrion whose function is to move protons across the membrane and thus establish an electrochemical potential.
- proton therapyA form of radiotherapy using a beam of protons to irradiate diseased tissue, most often to treat cancer.
- proton transferA chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons.
- proton-pump inhibitorsplural of proton-pump inhibitor
- proton capturesplural of proton capture: A nuclear reaction in which a proton is absorbed by a nucleus.
- proton numbersplural of proton number: The number of protons in an atom.
- proton halosplural of proton halo: A rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting around its core, causing the nucleus to have a significantly larger radius than typical nuclei.
Compound words 20
- protonicOf, pertaining to, or composed of protons.
- amphiproticAble to both donate and accept a proton, and thus able to react both as an acid and a base; amphoteric.
- protonosphereSynonym of geocorona; a layer of the atmosphere.
- interprotonBetween protons.
- nonprotonAny particle that is not a proton
- protonicsAn analog of electronics based on the movement of protons
- protonizeSynonym of protonate: To add one or more protons to (a molecule, ion or radical).
- protonlikeHaving the characteristics of a proton
- protonographyThe graphical representation of the presence of protons (hydrogen ions) during a chemical reaction
- protonolysisThe breakup of a molecule following protonation