Meanings
nounatomic theory (plural atomic theories)
plural atomic theories
Synonyms & antonyms
noun(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
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Translations
Chinese Mandarin 原子論 /原子论, 原子說 /原子说
- 原子論 /原子论 (yuánzǐlùn)theory that all gross matter is composed of atoms
- 原子說 /原子说 (yuánzǐshuō)theory that all gross matter is composed of atoms
- 原子理論 /原子理论 (yuánzǐ lǐlùn)theory that explains the structure of the atom
- 原子結構理論 /原子结构理论 (yuánzǐ jiégòu lǐlùn)theory that explains the structure of the atom
Dutch atomisme, atoomtheorie
- atomismetheory that all gross matter is composed of atoms
- atoomtheorietheory that explains the structure of the atom
Finnish atomiteoria, atomiteoria
- atomiteoriatheory that all gross matter is composed of atoms
- atomiteoriatheory that explains the structure of the atom
Cite this entry
APA
atomic theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atomic%20theory
MLA
“atomic theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atomic%20theory. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “atomic theory,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atomic%20theory.
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