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atom

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/ˈæ.təm/ · at-om

The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Meanings

nountechnical

The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

کیمیائی عنصر کی سب سے چھوٹی اکائی، جس میں نیوکلیئس الیکٹرانز کے گرد ہوتا ہے۔

ایٹم

atom

Synonyms

particleelementmoleculeذرےعناصرمالیکیول

Common Collocations

  • atomic structure
  • molecular atom
  • atomic theory

Example Sentences

An atom is the basic building block of all matter.

ایٹم تمام مادے کی بنیادی تعمیراتی اکائی ہے۔

Atom tamam maaday ki buniyadi tameerati akai hai.

Atoms combine to form molecules.

ایٹمز مل کر مالیکیولز بناتے ہیں۔

Atoms mil kar molecules banate hain.

Each element on the periodic table consists of a unique type of atom.

پیروڈک ٹیبل پر ہر عنصر ایک منفرد قسم کے ایٹم پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔

Periodic table par har ansar aik manfird qism ke atom par mushtamil hota hai.

Easily Confused With

ion:An ion is an atom or molecule that has lost or gained one or more electrons and has a positive or negative charge, while an atom is neutral and the smallest unit of an element.

Word Family

atomic
adjectiveایٹمی
atomize
verbایٹمائز کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of atoms as the 'atoms' of Lego, building up everything.

Imagine a tiny Lego block that represents the building blocks of all matter.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "atomos" — indivisible

First known use: 5th century BCE

The term 'atom' originates from the Greek word 'atomos', meaning indivisible, which reflects the historical belief that atoms are the smallest unit of matter and cannot be divided further.