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Mass Defect.
Mass Defect - as a noun
The amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mass deficiencyExample Sentences
"The mass defect of a nucleus is the difference between the mass of its individual nucleons and the mass of the nucleus as a whole."
"The mass defect of an atom is responsible for the release of energy during nuclear reactions."
"The mass defect is a result of the conversion of mass into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2."
"The mass defect can be calculated by subtracting the actual mass of an atom from its predicted mass based on the sum of its individual particles."
"The mass defect of uranium-235 is greater than that of uranium-238."
