noun
- plural of subatom; particles that are smaller than atoms or components of atoms
Usage: physics
Examples
- Scientists study subatoms to understand the fundamental structure of matter.
- Electrons, protons, and neutrons are examples of subatoms.
- The behavior of subatoms follows the principles of quantum mechanics.
- Particle accelerators help researchers observe subatoms in action.
- The discovery of subatoms revolutionized our understanding of physics.
- Subatoms interact through various fundamental forces.