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Rutherford atom

noun

the atom postulated as analogous to the solar system, with electrons revolving around a small, central, positive nucleus that constitutes practically the entire mass of the atom

Etymology: after Ernest Ernest Rutherford

Browse dictionary entries near Rutherford atom

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  5. ‹ Ruthenian
  6. ‹ Ruthenia
  7. ‹ ruth
  8. ‹ rutabaga
  9. ‹ rut
  10. ‹ rusty
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