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particle

/ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does particle mean?

noun, verb

A small part or portion of something, or a tiny particle of matter. In physics, a particle is a small unit of matter that has mass and charge.

Example

"The physicist studied the behavior of subatomic particles in the lab."

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