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atom in Russian

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

atom in Russian

атом
noun
Pronounced: 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.]
а́том
noun
Pronounced: 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.]
а́том
noun
Pronounced: atom
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
атом
noun
Pronounced: atom
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th 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."
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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 Russian?
"atom" in Russian is атом, а́том. 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 атом?
"atom" in Russian is атом, pronounced "atom".
How do you use "atom" in a sentence?
Example: "Every atom of oxygen has eight protons." In Russian, "atom" is атом, а́том.
Are there other ways to say "atom" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "atom": атом, а́том.
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