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atom

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈætəm/

Forms: atoms

atom means: The smallest piece of a chemical element that still has the features of that element.

noun

ELEMENT PARTICLEB1

The smallest piece of a chemical element that still has the features of that element.

  • An atom is extremely small.
  • Water contains hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms.
  • Each carbon atom can join to other atoms.

Common phrases: hydrogen atom, single atom, carbon atom, atom structure

MINIMAL ELEMENTC2

In an ordered mathematical set, an element above zero with no other element between it and zero.

  • This element is an atom.
  • The lattice has three atoms.
  • Is there an atom above zero in this set?

Common phrases: an atom, each atom

Questions about atom

What does atom mean?

The smallest piece of a chemical element that still has the features of that element.

What is atom in other languages?

Türkçe: atom · Español: átomo · Français: atome · Deutsch: Atom · Italiano: atomo · 日本語: 原子

How do you pronounce atom?

It is pronounced /ˈætəm/.

How do you use atom in a sentence?

An atom is extremely small. Water contains hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms.

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