What is another word for mass defect?
Pronunciation: [mˈas dˈiːfɛkt] (IPA) 
Mass defect is a term used in nuclear physics to describe the difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual neutrons and protons. There are several synonyms for this term, including nuclear binding energy, nuclear binding force, and nuclear mass deficit. These terms all describe the same concept, with nuclear binding energy and nuclear binding force focusing on the energy and force required to hold a nucleus together, while nuclear mass deficit is more specific to the difference in mass between the nucleus and its component particles. Regardless of the specific term used, mass defect is an important concept in understanding the behavior and properties of atomic nuclei.
