원자 — meaning in English

English meaning

• atom noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
• atomic adjective Relating to atoms.

Senses

원자 is used for these senses in English:

• atom historical: theoretical particle of matter
• atomic of, or employing nuclear energy or processes

atom — full definition

1. noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
2. noun A tiny or minimal amount of something.

atomic — full definition

1. adjective Relating to atoms.
2. adjective Relating to nuclear energy or nuclear weapons.
3. adjective So small or basic that it cannot be broken down any further.