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noun - (physics) the number of neutrons or protons in nuclei which are required to fill the major quantum shells, and thus produce exceptionally stable nuclei - 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 & 126
- (computer) a number which is manually entered in a sourcecode repeatedly, rather than defined somewhere as a named constant. Especially one which is arbitrary or lacks explanation.
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