subatomic

/ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/ /ˌsʌbæˈtɑmɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

Examples :

"Scientists use powerful microscopes to study the behavior of subatomic particles inside atoms. "

adjective

Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

Examples :

"The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level."

physics science energy mass element part

Related Words

microscopes noun

/ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊps/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The students used microscopes to look at tiny cells in science class. "

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

hydrogen noun

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

"Hydrogen is the simplest chemical element, with only one proton in its atom. "

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

constituents noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

diameter noun

/daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/

Any straight line between two points on the circumference of a circle that passes through the centre/center of the circle.

"The diameter of the circular table is two meters. "

electron noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/

The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

"The electrons flowing through the wires in my computer allow me to type this message. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."