atoom

Definitions of atoom
  1. noun
    (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
    synonyms: deeltje, partikel
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    types:
    isotoop
    one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons
    radio-isotoop
    a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially
    D, deuterium
    an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
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