atoms
word · lemma: atom
Definition
The smallest units of matter that build everything around us; each atom is made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Usage & Nuances
"Atoms" is used mainly in science and education, often in plural. It describes physical matter, not metaphorical ideas. Don't confuse with "molecules" (groups of atoms). Common collocations: 'split atoms', 'combine atoms', 'structure of atoms'.
Spanish: átomosPortuguese (BR): átomosPortuguese (PT): átomosChinese (Simplified): 原子Chinese (Traditional): 原子Hindi: परमाणुArabic: ذراتBengali: পরমাণুসমূহRussian: атомыJapanese: 原子Vietnamese: nguyên tửKorean: 원자Turkish: atomlarUrdu: ایٹمIndonesian: atom
Example Sentences
Everything is made of atoms.
basic
Water contains two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen.
basic
Scientists study the structure of atoms.
basic
Splitting atoms can release a huge amount of energy.
natural
All the colors we see start with how atoms interact with light.
natural
It's amazing to think that just a few types of atoms create everything in the universe.
natural