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triton

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noun
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As a noun, triton means the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons.

Meanings of triton

4 meanings

noun

  1. particleThe nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons

  2. Any of several marine gastropods of the family Ranellidae, which have a pointed spiral shell.

  3. Tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shellsanimal

  4. Small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asiaanimal

    Similar: newt

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noun: small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of N…
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