Mass Defect

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
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