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atom in French

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

atom in French

atome
noun

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."
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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 French?
"atom" in French is atome. 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 French, "atom" is atome.
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