atomic structure
əˈtɑːmɪk ˈstrʌktʃər
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Definition of atomic structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicsTECH.arrangement of particles in an atomTECH.
  • The atomic structure determines the element's chemical properties.
2.
material scienceTECH.overall organization of atoms in a materialTECH.
  • Studying the atomic structure helps in understanding material strength.
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Images of atomic structure

  • atomic structure: overall organization of atoms in a material
    overall organization of atoms in a material

Expressions with atomic

atomic bombn.
something with very powerful effect or impact
His resignation was an atomic bomb in the political scene.
atomic explosionn.
sudden and powerful impact like a nuclear blast
The news hit the community like an atomic explosion.
atomic weaponn.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosive power
The country tested an atomic weapon last year.
atomic wedgien.
prank pulling underpants over the head causing discomfort
He gave his friend an atomic wedgie at the party.
atomic cocktailn.
mixed alcoholic beverage from Las Vegas
She ordered an atomic cocktail at the bar.
atomic warn.
war in which countries use atomic or other nuclear weapons
Writers in the 1950s often imagined an atomic war destroying major cities.

Expressions with structure

play structuren.
equipment for children to play on outdoors
The park has a new play structure for kids.
fee structuren.
system showing how and when different charges or payments apply
Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.
bone structuren.
arrangement and quality of bones in a body
Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline.
sound structuren.
building or object that is solid and stable
The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.
command structuren.
system that shows who has power to give orders in a group
The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.
family structuren.
organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate
Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.
body structuren.
physical build or form of a living organism
The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.
historic structuren.
building or site of historical significance
The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.
career structuren.
planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life
The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.
hierarchical structuren.
arrangement of elements in ranked levels
The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms related to atomic structure

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nucleusquantumsubatomiccompositioncrystalmaterialmolecularorganizationsciencestructure

Terms with atomic structure included in their meaning

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electron shelln.
atomic structure
layer around an atom's nucleus where electrons are found
chemical actionn.
chemistry
process determined by atomic and molecular structure
atomic force microscopen.
physics
device mapping atomic structure by measuring surface forces
neutron numbern.
atomic structure
number of neutrons in an atomic nucleus
nucleon numbern.
atomic structure
total count of protons and neutrons in a nucleus
proton numbern.
atomic structure
number of protons in an atom's nucleus
X-ray diffractionn.
crystallography
technique to analyze the atomic structure of a crystalline material
pilen.
nuclear reactor
structure of uranium for atomic energy

Examples of atomic structure in a sentence

  • Atomic structure is crucial in quantum mechanics.
  • The atomic structure determines the properties of the material.
  • Changes in atomic structure can affect conductivity.

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  1. French:structure atomique, ...
  2. German:Atomstruktur, Atomstruktur des Materials, ...
  3. Italian:struttura atomica, ...
  4. Spanish:estructura atómica, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura atômica, configuração atômica, ...
  6. Chinese:原子构造, ...
  7. Japanese:原子構造, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْكِيب ذَرِّي, التركيب الذري, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְנֶה אָטוֹמִי, ...
  10. Russian:строение атома, ...
  11. Ukrainian:атомна структура, ...
  12. Hindi:परमाणु संरचना, ...
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