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atom in Afrikaans

atom in Afrikaans is atoom — atom means the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.

atom in Afrikaans

atoom
noun
historical: theoretical particle of matter

What does "atom" mean?

  1. noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
    "Every atom of oxygen has eight protons."
  2. noun A tiny or minimal amount of something.
    "There isn't an atom of truth in that rumor."

atom in a sentence

  • Every atom of oxygen has eight protons.
  • Splitting the atom released enormous amounts of energy.
  • There isn't an atom of truth in that rumor.

Common Afrikaans translations

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What is "atom" in Afrikaans?

"atom" in Afrikaans is atoom. atom means: The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.

How do you use "atom" in a sentence?

Example: "Every atom of oxygen has eight protons." In Afrikaans, "atom" is atoom.

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