Mass defect
Mass defect noun - 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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Mass deficiency is a synonym for mass defect. In some cases you can use "Mass deficiency" instead a noun phrase "Mass defect".
Mass deficiency
Mass deficiency noun - 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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Synonyms for Mass deficiency
Mass defect is a synonym for mass deficiency. You can use "Mass defect" instead a noun phrase "Mass deficiency".
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