átomo

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) atom the smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element

Etymology

Derived from Latin atomus (smallest particle) derived from Ancient Greek ἄτομος (indivisible, uncut).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄτομος

Gloss

indivisible, uncut

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