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subatomic

/ˌsʌbˈætəmɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does subatomic mean?

adjective

Smaller than an atom; relating to or denoting particles that are smaller than atoms.

Example

"The subatomic particles in the nucleus of an atom are held together by the strong nuclear force."

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