subatomic
ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk
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Definition of subatomic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
scaleTECH.having dimensions smaller than an atomTECH.
  • The subatomic scale is crucial in quantum mechanics.
microscopic
2.
particlesTECH.relating to particles smaller than atomsTECH.
  • subatomic particles like protons and neutrons.
microscopic quantum
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particle smaller than an atom
Electrons are a type of subatomic particle.

Origin of subatomic

Latin, sub (under) + atomus (indivisible)

Terms with subatomic included in their meaning

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physics
subatomic particle with negative charge
subatomic field
science studying smallest parts of matter and their interactions
subatomic field
branch explaining matter and energy at very small scales via quantum theory
subatomic particle
neutral lepton with spin ½ linked to electron muon or tau
physics
subatomic particle with no charge in atomic nuclei
physics
smallest subatomic particle not made of smaller parts
physics
branch of physics studying subatomic particles
science
physics theories that explain atomic and subatomic phenomena

Examples of subatomic in a sentence

  • Subatomic interactions are fundamental to nuclear physics.
  • Scientists study subatomic particles in the lab.
  • Subatomic research has advanced significantly.

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  1. French:subatomique, ...
  2. German:subatomar, ...
  3. Italian:subatomica, subatomico, ...
  4. Spanish:subatómico, ...
  5. Portuguese:subatómico, subatômico, ...
  6. Chinese:亚原子的, 亚原子, ...
  7. Japanese:亜原子の, 亜原子, ...
  8. Arabic:دُونَ ذَرِّيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּת־אָטוֹמִי, מִתַּחַת לְרָמַת הָאָטוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:субатомный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:субатомний, ...
  12. Hindi:उपपरमाण्विक, परमाणु से छोटे कणों से संबंधित, ...
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