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particle

par·ticle

UK/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩/ US/ˈpɑɹtək(ə)l/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

3.

a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs

Origin

From Middle French particule, and its source, Latin particula (“small part, particle”), diminutive of pars (“part, piece”). Semantically displaced native Old English grot whence modern English groat.

Phrases

  • adverbial particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • alpha particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • angel particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • beta particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • cascade particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • charged particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • composite particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms
  • delta particle unsorted - some may also be hyponyms

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