原子 — meaning in English

English meaning

• atom noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
• atomic adjective Relating to atoms.
• mote noun A small particle; a speck.

Senses

原子 is used for these senses in English:

• atom (chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
• atomic (physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
• mote (literary, or, puristic, otherwise, archaic) A small particle; a speck.

atom — full definition

1. noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
2. noun A tiny or minimal amount of something.

atomic — full definition

1. adjective Relating to atoms.
2. adjective Relating to nuclear energy or nuclear weapons.
3. adjective So small or basic that it cannot be broken down any further.