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subatomic
[ suhb-uh-tom-ik ]
adjective
- of or relating to a process that occurs within an atom.
- noting or pertaining to a particle or particles contained in an atom, as electrons, protons, or neutrons.
subatomic
/ ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk /
adjective
- of, relating to, or being a particle making up an atom or a process occurring within atoms
the electron is a subatomic particle
- having dimensions smaller than atomic dimensions
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Word History and Origins
Origin of subatomic1
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Example Sentences
Additional ingredients of this vast cosmos ultimately consist of a handful of subatomic particles, or more precisely, quantum fields responsible for those particles.
The subatomic randomness that gives those precious substances their powerful effects are difficult to model with conventional computers, which consist of simple on-off switches known as bits.
Those messengers from the cosmic explosion, lightweight subatomic particles called neutrinos, revealed a wealth of new information about supernovas.
Global teams, each with between dozens and thousands of scientists, are leading today’s most cutting-edge research — whether on subatomic particles or gene editing.
If the new tests and the predictions both seem accurate, then the mismatch might point to some new subatomic particle.
Turns out Williamsburg is not the best place to learn about subatomic particles.
Well, today physicists peering into the infinitely small realms of subatomic particles find reaffirmations of religious faith.
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