intra-atomic

[ in-truh-uh-tom-ik ]

adjective

1. within an atom or atoms.

intra-atomic

/ ˌɪntrəəˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

1. See interatomic
   existing or occurring within an atom or atoms Compare interatomic

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra-atomic¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

No scientist upon Osnome has ever had an inkling that intra-atomic energy exists.

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Those radiations originate we know not where, probably as a result of intra-atomic reactions.

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Besides, if he had either radioactive accumulators or intra-atomic energy, he would have cut us up long ago.

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Ever since man learned how to liberate intra-atomic energy, the vortices of disintegration had been breaking out of control.

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Like fire, only worse, intra-atomic energy was a good servant, but a terrible master.

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