subatomic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
  2. Relating to something that is smaller in scale than the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

Pronunciation

/ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subatomic.wav /ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/

Word forms

subatomic

Etymology

From sub- + atomic.

Derived words

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