noun
- a particle that is smaller than an atom or a constituent part of an atom
Usage: physics
Examples
- Scientists study subatoms to understand the fundamental structure of matter.
- Electrons and protons are examples of subatoms.
- The collision produced several new subatoms.
- Researchers use particle accelerators to detect subatoms.
- The behavior of subatoms follows quantum mechanical principles.
- Each subatom has specific properties like charge and mass.