particle (Meaning)
particle (n)
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs
particle (n.)
A minute part or portion of matter; a morsel; a little bit; an atom; a jot; as, a particle of sand, of wood, of dust.
Any very small portion or part; the smallest portion; as, he has not a particle of patriotism or virtue.
A crumb or little piece of concecrated host.
The smaller hosts distributed in the communion of the laity.
A subordinate word that is never inflected (a preposition, conjunction, interjection); or a word that can not be used except in compositions; as, ward in backward, ly in lovely.
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particle Sentence Examples
- The physicist studied the trajectory of the particle as it moved through space.
- The smoke particles lingered in the air, creating a hazy atmosphere.
- The brake pads generated fine particles that were released into the environment.
- The virus particles invaded the cells, causing widespread infection.
- The paint particles adhered to the surface, creating a smooth and colorful finish.
- The pollen particles carried by the wind triggered allergies in many people.
- The comet's tail was composed of countless ice particles that refracted the sunlight.
- The plasma in the reactor contained charged particles that collided violently.
- The electron microscope revealed intricate details of the particle's structure.
- The pharmaceutical company developed a new drug that targeted specific protein particles.
FAQs About the word particle
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything, a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions, a function word that can be used in E
spark, lick, splash, touch, glimmer, hint, shred, little, trace,sprinkling
loads, mass, abundance, mess, lot, pile, mass, bucket, wad,quantity
The physicist studied the trajectory of the particle as it moved through space.
The smoke particles lingered in the air, creating a hazy atmosphere.
The brake pads generated fine particles that were released into the environment.
The virus particles invaded the cells, causing widespread infection.
