átomo

Portuguese

/ˈa.to.mu/, /ˈa.to.mo/, /ˈa.tu.mu/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) atom nucleus surrounded by electrons
  • atom smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something
  • (historical) atom theoretical indivisible particle of matter
  • instant a very short period of time
  • a very small and insignificant thing

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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