deuton

/ˈdjuːtɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A deuton is a hypothetical subatomic particle consisting of one neutron and one proton.

“The physicist studied the properties of deutons in a nuclear reaction.”

2. noun

In linguistics, a deuton is a repetition of a word or syllable in a phrase or sentence.

“The poet used deutons to create a rhythmic effect in her poem.”

Synonyms

  • hypothetical particle
  • isotope

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • stable particle