subatomic — smaller than or occurring within an atom
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: smaller than or occurring within an atom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/
Korean meaning: 원자보다 작은, 원자 내부의
Korean pronunciation: 서브어**타**믹
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks subatomic particles are just really tiny toys she can't catch.
- The electron microscope reveals subatomic details invisible to the naked eye.
- He lost his homework at the subatomic level - even his mom's microscope couldn't find it.
subatomic
ADJECTIVE//ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk//
smaller than or occurring within an atom
smaller than or occurring within an atom
Even subatomic particles can be quite comic!
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Origin
1920년대에 만들어진 합성어로, 원자(atom) 아래(sub)라는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 원자가 더 이상 나눌 수 없다고 믿어졌던 시대에서 그보다 작은 입자들이 발견되면서 생긴 용어입니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks subatomic particles are just really tiny toys she can't catch.”
“The electron microscope reveals subatomic details invisible to the naked eye.”
“He lost his homework at the subatomic level - even his mom's microscope couldn't find it.”
“Understanding subatomic behavior is crucial for quantum computing development.”
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