Rutherford atom

rut·her·for·datom

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noun

first modern concept of atomic structure; all of the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are contained in a compact nucleus; a number of electrons (equal to the atomic number) occupy the rest of the volume of the atom and neutralize the positive charge

Synonyms

Ruta graveolens Ruth ruthenium rutherford rutherfordium Rutherford B. Hayes Rutherford Birchard Hayes ruthful ruthfulness ruthless

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