adjective
- occurring or existing between nucleons (protons and neutrons) in an atomic nucleus
Usage: physics
Examples
- The internucleon force holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.
- Scientists study internucleon interactions to understand nuclear structure.
- Internucleon distances are measured in femtometers.
- The strong nuclear force mediates internucleon binding.
- Internucleon potential energy varies with separation distance.
- Researchers model internucleon correlations in heavy nuclei.