subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtä-mik 
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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High-speed subatomic particles raining down from solar storms slam into the nitrogen in our atmosphere to create an isotope called beryllium 10, or Be-10, which can be captured in polar ice after falling to Earth’s surface.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
Paul Rudd Paul Rudd previously starred in three Ant-Man movies as the superhero who can shrink to subatomic size.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Essentially, the entire study relies heavily on the foundational principles of quantum physics and the mechanics of subatomic particles to ultimately reveal and harness the realities of nature for productive compute.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
Paul Rudd Paul Rudd previously starred in three Ant-Man movies as the superhero who can shrink to subatomic size.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Essentially, the entire study relies heavily on the foundational principles of quantum physics and the mechanics of subatomic particles to ultimately reveal and harness the realities of nature for productive compute.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtäm-ik
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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