subatomic particle meaning

UK US /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk ˈpɑrtəkəl/ 7 syllables

subatomic particle (noun): a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions.

Definition of subatomic particle

  1. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

    Synonyms: particle

    Type of: body

    Kinds: virion, alpha particle, beta particle, boson, deuteron, elementary particle, fermion, ion, magnetic monopole, micelle, prion, virino

How to pronounce subatomic particle

subatomic particle is pronounced /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk ˈpɑrtəkəl/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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