atomic theory

NOUN

theory that matter is made up of atoms

Synonyms

WEAK

Bohr theory Dirac theory Doctrine of definite proportions Lewis-Langmuir theory Rutherford theory Schrödinger theory Thomson's hypothesis octet theory quantum theory

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Manchester had been steadily attracting scientific prestige after John Dalton pioneered studies in atomic theory and colour blindness, while fellow student James Joule became a household name after his work in energy conservation.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2023

Note that the atomism alluded to here is different from what is referred to as atomic theory.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

These fluids mix well together in outer portions of such a planet’s deep interior, but in the depths, the tenets of atomic theory predict they will “unmix” like water and oil.

From Scientific American • Jul. 21, 2021

This field drew on research in physics and chemistry that extended back to the early 1900s and the development of modern atomic theory.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2016

Thus, the atomic theory required that the universe be filled with emptiness—an infinite void.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife