atomic structure

noun

, Physics.

1. the structure of an atom, theoretically consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded and neutralized by negatively charged electrons revolving in orbits at varying distances from the nucleus, the constitution of the nucleus and the arrangement of the electrons differing with various chemical elements.

atomic structure

noun

1. the concept of an atom as a central positively charged nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons surrounded by a number of electrons. The number of electrons is equal to the number of protons: the whole entity is thus electrically neutral

Word History and Origins

Origin of atomic structure¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“It learns entirely from atomic structure, using no other information…and it makes no assumptions about what structural features might be important,” the authors said.

From Singularity Hub 

So, one of the keys to making materials that are worse conductors, and better insulators, is to tinker with a material’s atomic structure.

From Popular-Science

The atomic structure of graphite isn’t good for holding fluids in place, and so as the diamonds turn to graphite, those fluids are released as gas.

From Popular-Science

Both chemical impurities and atomic structure play a role in color because of how they change a mineral’s light-absorption spectrum.

From Popular-Science

The lack of opportunity to watch the stars that might teach them something would delay their knowledge of atomic structure.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, you know what happens when a photon comes in contact with the atomic structure of matter," Kato said.

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His own atomic structure mingled with that of the alien thing and yet, for a moment, he retained his Earthly form.

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I cannot dematerialize either you or your vessel until I work out the formula for your peculiar atomic structure.

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Each condition, and there are many more than the two under consideration, blends with its neighbour, via atomic structure.

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