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atom

UK
/ˈæt.əm/
US
/ˈæt.əm/

Translations

atomnoun
atoms
pl
UK
/ˈæt.əm/
US
/ˈæt.əm/
The hydrogen atom is the simplest atom, consisting of just one proton and one electron.
L’atome d’hydrogène est l’atome le plus simple, composé d’un seul proton et d’un seul électron.
Additional translations
atomeDans la locution « pas un atome de… ».
atomeEn informatique, logique et linguistique.
Synonyms
particle
molecule
element
grain
bit
atomadjective
UK
/ˈæt.əm/
US
/ˈæ.t̬əm/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with nuclear energy or weapons; rare, chiefly in fixed expressions.
atomiqueSurtout dans le domaine nucléaire.
The atom bomb changed the course of history.
La bombe atomique a changé le cours de l’histoire.

Definitions

atomnoun
The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
The hydrogen atom is the simplest atom, consisting of just one proton and one electron.
A very small amount or quantity of something.
There wasn't an atom of truth in his story.
In computing, linguistics, logic, etc., an element or unit that is treated as indivisible.
In Prolog, a symbol such as 'likes' is an atom.
atomadjective
Relating to nuclear energy or weapons; nuclear (used attributively).
The atom bomb changed the course of history.
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