粒子 (lì zi) — particle (physics)
Definition
A physics/chemistry term for a 'particle' — a tiny unit of matter such as an atom, molecule, or subatomic piece. Not used in the general everyday sense of 颗粒 (a grain or small visible piece).
noun
particle (physics)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 粒子。Wù lǐ xué jiā yán jiū wēi guān lì zi de xíng wéi.Physicists study the behavior of microscopic particles.
- 粒子。Zhè xiē lì zi zài jiā sù qì zhōng bèi jiā sù dào jiē jìn guāng sù.These particles are accelerated to near light speed in the accelerator.
- 粒子。Kōng qì zhōng de lì zi wū rǎn huì yǐng xiǎng jiàn kāng.Particle pollution in the air can affect health.
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