"pairing energy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pairing energies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pairing energy (plural pairing energies)
  1. (physics) The extra binding energy associated with pairs of nucleons of the same kind; this results in nuclei having odd numbers of protons or neutrons having a lower binding energy and being less stable (than those with even numbers) Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-pairing_energy-en-noun-X0FiYAWw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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