atom in Chinese
atom in Chinese is 原子 — atom means the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
atom in Chinese
原子
Pronounced: yuán zǐ
(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.]
What does "atom" mean?
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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."
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noun A tiny or minimal amount of something.
"There isn't an atom of truth in that rumor."
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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.
- He didn't show an atom of guilt about being late.
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What is "atom" in Chinese?
"atom" in Chinese is 原子. atom means: The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
How do you pronounce 原子?
"atom" in Chinese is 原子, pronounced "yuán zǐ".
How do you use "atom" in a sentence?
Example: "Every atom of oxygen has eight protons." In Chinese, "atom" is 原子.
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