atom
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B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
the smallest part of a substance that still has the properties of that substance.
When to Use
πAcademic WritingπExam VocabularyβοΈTechnical
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βEverything around us is made of atoms, even the air we breathe.β
βI still don't really understand how an atom works β it's so tiny!β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.