pairing energy
pairing energy · pairing energies
The extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kindThe extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kind; this results in nuclei having odd numbers of protons or neutrons having a lower binding energy and being less stable (than those with even numbers)
Meaning
1 sensesThe extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kind; this results in nuclei having odd numbers of protons or neutrons having a lower binding energy and being less stable (than those with even numbers)
Forms
plural: pairing energies| Singular | pairing energy |
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