Atomic Theory — synonyms, definition

1. atomic theory (Noun)

3 synonyms
atomism atomist theory atomistic theory
2 definitions

atomic theory (Noun) — A theory of the structure of the atom.

atomic theory (Noun) — (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles. ex. "the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe"

2 types of
scientific theory theory
2 types
Bohr theory Rutherford atom
3 parts of
atomic physics nuclear physics nucleonics