intra-atomic

American  

[in-truh-uh-tom-ik] / ˌɪn trə əˈtɒm ɪk /

adjective

1. within an atom or atoms.

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intra-atomic British  

/ ˌɪntrəəˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of intra-atomic

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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intra-atomic

Dali shows us the hierarchized libidinous emotion, suspended and as though hanging in midair, in accordance with the modern 'nothing touches' theory of intra-atomic physics.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

Instead of using their ordinary power, however, we will do as Seaton did, and use intra-atomic power, which is practically infinite.

From Skylark Three by Wessolowski, Hans Waldemar

And of course they've got intra-atomic energy the same as we have.

From Skylark Three by Wessolowski, Hans Waldemar

Chemists have known for years that all matter contains enormous stores of intra-atomic energy, but have always considered it 'bound'—that is, incapable of liberation.

From The Skylark of Space by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)