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atom in Japanese

atom in Japanese is 原子, アトム, 元素 — atom means the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.

atom in Japanese

原子
noun
Pronounced: genshi
(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.]
アトム
noun
Pronounced: atomu
(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.]
元素
noun
Pronounced: genso
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
原子
noun
Pronounced: genshi
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
単位
noun
Pronounced: tan'i
(now generally regarded, _, figuratively) The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something. [from 17th c.]
原子
noun
Pronounced: genshi
(mathematics) A non-zero member of a partially ordered set that has only zero below it (assuming that the poset has a least element, its "zero"). [from 20th c.]

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "atom" in Japanese?

"atom" in Japanese is 原子, アトム, 元素. 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 Japanese is 原子, pronounced "genshi".

How do you use "atom" in a sentence?

Example: "Every atom of oxygen has eight protons." In Japanese, "atom" is 原子, アトム, 元素.

Are there other ways to say "atom" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "atom": 原子, アトム, 元素, 単位.

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