English word nucleonic comes from English nucleon, English -ic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nucleon | English (eng) | One of the subatomic particles of the atomic nucleus, i.e. a proton or a neutron. |
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| nucleonic | English (eng) | Of, pertaining to, or composed of nucleons. |