subatomic meaning

UK US /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/ 4 syllables

subatomic (adjective): of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom.

subatomic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

subatomic as an adjective

  1. of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom
    • subatomic particles
    • harnessing subatomic energy

    Related forms: atom

  2. of smaller than atomic dimensions

    Similar: small

How to pronounce subatomic

subatomic is pronounced /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with subatomic

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