Particles
Meaning
(physics) particle, element; a piece, a small piece (of something)
Pronunciation
UK ˈpɑːtɪklz
US ˈpɑrtəkəlz
Example Sentences
- Snowflakes nucleate around particles in the atmosphere by attracting supercooled water droplets, which freeze in hexagonal-shaped crystals.
- Despite its frightening name, the vampire squid feeds only on tiny particles of food floating in the water.
- These flares send charged particles flying through space at incredible speeds.
- When these particles reach Earth, they can interfere with technology in serious ways.
- Power grids on the ground are also at risk because solar particles can overload electrical systems.
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