subatomic

[ suhb-uh-tom-ik ]
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adjectivePhysics.
  1. of or relating to a process that occurs within an atom.

  2. noting or pertaining to a particle or particles contained in an atom, as electrons, protons, or neutrons.

Origin of subatomic

1
First recorded in 1900–05; sub- + atomic

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British Dictionary definitions for subatomic

subatomic

/ (ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or being a particle making up an atom or a process occurring within atoms: the electron is a subatomic particle

  2. having dimensions smaller than atomic dimensions

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Cultural definitions for subatomic

subatomic

A descriptive term for objects and events within the atom.

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