The phrase
"heavy atoms" refers to atoms that have a relatively large number of protons and neutrons in their nucleus compared to lighter atoms.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«heavy»
«atoms»
Sentences with «heavy atoms»
- She had used the presence or substitution of heavy atoms to help define earlier structures, and she realized cobalt could play a similar role. (cen.xraycrystals.org)
- But the researchers were unable to incorporate heavy atoms in these crystals. (lindau-nobel.org)
- These stars are relatively more metals rich than outer - halo stars, with around three times more heavy atoms such as iron and calcium. (members.nova.org)
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