atom — The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈætəm/
Korean meaning: 원자 (화학 원소의 최소 단위)
Korean pronunciation: **애**텀
Example Sentences
- My chemistry teacher said atoms are like LEGO blocks of the universe - except you can't step on them in bare feet.
- Scientists can now manipulate individual atoms to create new materials.
- He doesn't have an atom of common sense when it comes to money.
atom
NOUN//ˈætəm//
The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties
A scientist displays a glowing atom model to demonstrate chemical elements
From autumn leaves to the bottom - atoms dance within!
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Origin
고대 그리스 철학자 데모크리토스가 '더 이상 쪼갤 수 없는 것'이라는 뜻으로 만든 단어에서 유래
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“My chemistry teacher said atoms are like LEGO blocks of the universe - except you can't step on them in bare feet.”
“Scientists can now manipulate individual atoms to create new materials.”
“He doesn't have an atom of common sense when it comes to money.”
“The atom is mostly empty space, which explains why I feel so hollow after lunch.”
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