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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If the second pulse arrives within a short enough duration, scientists can watch subatomic particles in their quantum glory with plenty of time to spare before the X-rays can damage the target.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
In 1930, Pauli postulated the existence of the subatomic particle now known as the neutrino, the most common variety of which spills down from the sun and penetrates the human body at a rate of roughly one hundred trillion per second.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
In 1930, Pauli postulated the existence of the subatomic particle now known as the neutrino, the most common variety of which spills down from the sun and penetrates the human body at a rate of roughly one hundred trillion per second.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 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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