Atom

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The smallest unit of matter that retains chemical properties.

“Each atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.”

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Scientific term with T-O-M ending.

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Worth 6 points, good science vocabulary.

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