Translation of Slovak word "atóm" to English
atóm
/atoːm/
Meaning
NounThe smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular atómu, nominative plural atómy, genitive plural atómov). Refers to an atom as the basic unit of a chemical element. Collocates with jadro (nucleus), štiepenie (splitting), or vodíka (of hydrogen).
🇬🇧 English
atom
Example sentence
Každý atóm pozostáva z jadra a elektrónového obalu.
Every atom consists of a nucleus and an electron shell.
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- jadro atómu— atomic nucleus
- štiepenie atómu— atom splitting / nuclear fission
- atóm vodíka— hydrogen atom
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What does the Slovak word "atóm" mean?▼
The Slovak word "atóm" means "atom" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Každý atóm pozostáva z jadra a elektrónového obalu." (which translates as "Every atom consists of a nucleus and an electron shell.").
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