subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtä-mik 
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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Taking it a step further, quantum mechanics itself is the science dealing with how light and matter behave at a subatomic level, beyond what humans can see.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
As scientists attempt to harness subatomic energy for destructive purposes, ferocious desert storms symbolize the fearsome forces of nature.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
As scientists attempt to harness subatomic energy for destructive purposes, ferocious desert storms symbolize the fearsome forces of nature.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
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subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtäm-ik
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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