subatomic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒmɪk

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subatomic (not comparable)

1. (physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
2. Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

   The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level.

[edit] Related terms

• atomic
• subatomically
• subatomic particle

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