nucleon number

/ˌnukliəˈɑn ˌnʌmbər/
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Definitions of nucleon number
  1. noun
    the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus
    synonyms: mass number
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    type of:
    mass unit
    a unit of measurement for mass
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