word
Atom
A-tuhm
/ˈætʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
atom
Dictionary meaning
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
Examples
- Three oxygen atoms are found in the molecule ozone.
Synonyms: speck
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