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atom

[at-uhm] / ˈæt əm /


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Single atom catalysts represent a more efficient alternative.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

In this catalyst, each individual indium atom acts as its own active site.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

So he was not dealing with ordinary, day-to-day stuff, let alone whether you should pursue an atom bomb.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Schrödinger's equation allows scientists to calculate the probability of detecting a particle, such as an electron in an atom, at a particular place and time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

“He and his brother worked on a top secret project to make the atom bomb during World War II.”

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai