anti-atom

an·ti-at·om

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tahy, an-tee at-uh m]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈæt əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tahy, an-tee at-uh m]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈæt əm/

Definitions of anti-atom word

noun anti-atom an atom composed of antiparticles, in which the nucleus contains antiprotons with orbiting positrons 3
noun anti-atom an atom of antimatter. 1

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Origin of anti-atom

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; anti- + atom

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Parts of speech for Anti-atom

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anti-atom popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.