Meaning Of The Word Mass number

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What's The Definition Of Mass number?

mass number in American English
the integer nearest in value to the atomic weight of an atom and equal to the number of nucleons in the nucleus of the atom
the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom: the approximate mass of a given nucleus is obtained by multiplying the mass number by the fundamental unit of mass, 1.6605 × 10-24 grams (1⁄12 the mass of C12 atom)

mass number in British English
noun: the total number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of a particular atom

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