Subatomic (adjective)

Relating to or smaller than atoms and their components, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Origin:

Formed from the prefix 'sub-' (below or less than) and the word 'atomic' (relating to an atom or atoms).

Examples:

1. Subatomic particles are too small to be seen directly through a microscope.
2. The study of subatomic particles has led to a greater understanding of the structure of matter.
3. The discovery of the subatomic particle known as the neutrino was a major breakthrough in the field of particle physics.
4. Subatomic particles can be created and detected in particle accelerators and detectors.
5. The behavior of subatomic particles is described by quantum mechanics, which is different from classical mechanics.