Plural of atom
regular plural
The plural of atom is atoms.
Forms of atom
| Singular | atom /ˈætəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | atoms /ˈatəmz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Atoms in a sentence
- The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the water-oxidizing complex, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.2013 September–October, Katie L. Burke, “In the news: Photosynthesis precursor”, in American Scientist, archived from the original on 13...
- The physical chemist lased the atoms as they passed between the electrodes to study their motion.From the entry lase
- A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms plus one of oxygen.From the entry plus
- By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.From the entry excite
- A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.From the entry homopolar
Meaning of atom
- noun 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.
- noun A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter.
- noun The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something.
Questions about the plural of atom
- What is the plural of atom?
- The plural of atom is atoms.
- Is atom countable?
- Atom is a countable noun.
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