intra-atomic

[ in-truh-uh-tom-ik ]

adjective

1. within an atom or atoms.

intra-atomic

/ ˌɪntrəəˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

1. existing or occurring within an atom or atoms Compare interatomic

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra-atomic¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Due to the intra-atomic movement of electrons, atoms would have to radiate not only electromagnetic but also gravitational energy, if only in tiny amounts.

From Scientific American

Dali shows us the hierarchized libidinous emotion, suspended and as though hanging in midair, in accordance with the modern 'nothing touches' theory of intra-atomic physics.

From Time Magazine Archive

Their source of power is the intra-atomic energy of iron.

From Project Gutenberg

Such a thing was surely not a physical or biochemical impossibility in the light of a newer science which includes the theories of relativity and intra-atomic action.

From Project Gutenberg

Like fire, only worse, intra-atomic energy was a good servant, but a terrible master.

From Project Gutenberg