SUBATOMIC

subatomic

(adjective) of smaller than atomic dimensions

subatomic

(adjective) of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom; “subatomic particles”; “harnessing subatomic energy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

subatomic (not comparable)

(physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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