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mass de·fi·cien·cy
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mass defect, mass deficiencynoun
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
Mass deficiency, also known as mass defect, refers to the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. This slight change in mass during the formation of the nucleus is due to the conversion of mass into binding energy, which holds the nucleus together, as per Einstein's theory of relativity (E=mc^2). It is this energy release that makes nuclear reactions (like in the sun or nuclear power plants) possible.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mass deficiency in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mass deficiency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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