Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

Scientific advances like X-rays and atomic theory seemed to reinforce the existence of a truth beyond appearances.

From New York Times

The progress in chemistry in the 19th century depended on the atomic theory.

From Scientific American

The spheres that Dalton used to demonstrate atomic theory.

From Nature