subnuclear
[ suhb-noo-klee-er, nyoo- or, by metathesis, -kyuh-ler ]
/ ˈsʌbˌnu kli ər, ˈnyu- or, by metathesis, -kyə lər /
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adjective
pertaining to particles within or smaller than an atomic nucleus.
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pronunciation note for subnuclear
See nuclear.
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Example sentences from the Web for subnuclear
Matter is made up of subnuclear particles—electrons, protons and the like.
The Untouchable|Stephen A. Kallis
British Dictionary definitions for subnuclear
subnuclear
/ (sʌbˈnjuːklɪə) /
adjective
of or relating to particles within the nucleus of an atom
of a lesser level of organization than the nucleus of an atom
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