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protonic

British  
/ prəʊˈtɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. chem (of a solvent, such as water) able to donate hydrogen ions to solute molecules

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Kitamura and her colleagues modified photonic crystals by introducing lattice distortion: gradual deformation of the regular spacing of elements, which disrupted the grid-like pattern of protonic crystals.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

The two enormous generators, the blackness of the protonic shield, and the great artificial matter generator, throwing an inner shield impervious to the cosmics Thett gave off as it vanished, both were whining.

From Invaders from the Infinite by Campbell, John Wood

It has to do with the arrangement, the speed and direction of movement, and the polarity of protonic and electronic energy charges of which matter is comprised.

From Wanderer of Infinity by Vincent, Harl

Then it was over, and the skies were clear once more as Arcot lowered the protonic screen silently.

From Invaders from the Infinite by Campbell, John Wood

And the six smaller machines, which Arcot had succeeded in interconnecting with the protonic generator, were whining too.

From Invaders from the Infinite by Campbell, John Wood