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dalton

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːlt(ə)n/
Definition of dalton

noun

Chemistry
  • a unit used in expressing the molecular weight of proteins, equivalent to atomic mass unit.

Origin:

1930s: named after John Dalton (see Dalton, John)

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