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atomThe 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

atom concept
💡 Concept

A scientist displays a glowing atom model to demonstrate chemical elements

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atom rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From autumn leaves to the bottom - atoms dance within!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈætəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈætəm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixa--
Roottom

Origin

고대 그리스 철학자 데모크리토스가 '더 이상 쪼갤 수 없는 것'이라는 뜻으로 만든 단어에서 유래

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🎵Rhyme

bottomautumnphantom
bottom
autumn
phantom

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The atom is mostly empty space, which explains why I feel so hollow after lunch.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

particleelementmoleculeunitfragment

Antonyms

wholemassbulk

Related

atomicnucleuselectronprotonneutronmoleculeelement