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What is a neutron?

What is a neutron? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (physics) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.
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These sources have been attributed to white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes.
The antineutron contains one anti-up quark and two anti-down quarks, giving it a charge of 0, just like the regular neutron.
A careful review of low-yield and neutron bomb warheads would be most timely.
The neutron is a better hammer than the alpha particle for smashing nuclei.
The strong force is the one that is dominant in the atomic nucleus, acting between the quarks inside the proton and the neutron.
Stellar remnants such as white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes will remain.

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