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sub·a·tom·ic

(sŭb′ə-tŏm′ĭk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to particles that are smaller than an atom.

2. Having dimensions or participating in reactions characteristic of the constituents of the atom.

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subatomic

(ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk)

adj

1. (General Physics) of, relating to, or being a particle making up an atom or a process occurring within atoms: the electron is a subatomic particle.

2. (General Physics) having dimensions smaller than atomic dimensions

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sub•a•tom•ic

(ˌsʌb əˈtɒm ɪk)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to a process that occurs within an atom.

2. of or pertaining to particles contained in an atom, as electrons, protons, or neutrons.

[1900–05]

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Adj.	1.	subatomic - of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom; "subatomic particles"; "harnessing subatomic energy"
	2.	subatomic - of smaller than atomic dimensions little, small - limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a little dining room"; "a little house"; "a small car"; "a little (or small) group"

Translations

subatomique

subatomic

[ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk] ADJ → subatómico

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subatomic

[ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk] adj → subatomico/a

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sub·a·tom·ic

a. subatómico-a, menor que un átomo.

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