ATOM Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

atom

noun

ˈa-təm

Definition of atom

as in particle

a very small piece give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending

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Recent Examples of atom In this approach, atoms are cooled down to temperatures near absolute zero using lasers and changes are recorded by comparing the frequency of the clock to these slowed down atoms. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Most potassium atoms are a stable form known as potassium-39, containing 19 protons and 20 neutrons. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The weight of the oxygen atoms, for example, would clarify their origins; the team would use that data, in combination with measures from other underground sites, to estimate the over-all amount of O2 available in the deep biosphere. — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 During a weeklong observation in September 2024, Yamada and his team used XRISM, the X-ray satellite launched by Japan's space agency in 2023, to track the chemical signature of ionized iron atoms in the surrounding hot gas. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atom

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Noun

Advanced reactor developers have adopted the technology for its ability to contain radioactive materials within each fuel particle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
This code, developed at Switzerland’s University of Bern over two decades, is designed to simulate collisions between asteroids, comets and planets, and analyze the impact by looking at millions of individual particles involved in each scenario.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of particle

Noun

The electrode is built from a two-dimensional conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a porous material made by connecting metal components with organic molecules.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The team used a technique called metabolomics to measure small molecules circulating in the blood, providing a biochemical snapshot of how the astronauts' bodies — and the microbes living inside them — were responding to spaceflight.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of molecule

Noun

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

Bits of pickled veg and infused butters come with the bread course, and the Parker House-like bread itself is multicolored thanks to leftover bits of beet and ramp and carrot.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Sometimes he can get pulled a little bit too far towards his near post with wide shots and open up space towards the back post.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Reuters reported on August 13 that Ukraine's grain exports were down 76% year over year in the first half of August.

— Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Alternative land routes for Ukrainian grain are also being stymied by low water levels on the Danube river, and by rail maintenance in Eastern Europe.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of grain

Noun

Some of our favorite barrel leg pants actually accentuate the balloon silhouette or taper of the leg by adding darts, extra side panels, pleats, patches, or other elements that highlight the aesthetic element.

— Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
Similarly, on the level of physical reality, a hole in the road or a patch of ice can decide your fate.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

Listen to snippets from his new albums and read more about his musical influences, from New Orleans Jazz to video games.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Palal played snippets of the 2008 interview as Davis, dressed in a blue suit and tie, watched a screen in the courtroom.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026

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