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- Dictionaryparticle/ˈpɑːtɪkl/
noun
- 1. a minute portion of matter: "tiny particles of dust" Similar
- 2. the least possible amount: "he agrees without hearing the least particle of evidence" Similar
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1. a. : a minute quantity or fragment. b. : a relatively small or the smallest discrete portion or amount of something. 2. archaic : a clause or article of a composition or document. 3. : any of the basic units of matter and energy (such as a molecule, atom, proton, electron, or photon) 4.
an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand: Dust particles must have got into the motor. If feels as though particles of sand are scratching the surface of your eyes. smoke particles. [ C ] physics specialized. an extremely small piece of matter, that together with others makes up an atom : Electrons are atomic particles.
In the physical sciences, a particle (or corpuscule in older texts) is a small localized object which can be described by several physical or chemical properties, such as volume, density, or mass.
Particle definition: a minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit. See examples of PARTICLE used in a sentence.
an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand: Dust particles must have gotten into the motor. If feels as though particles of sand are scratching the surface of your eyes. smoke particles. [ C ] physics specialized. an extremely small piece of matter, that together with others makes up an atom : Electrons are atomic particles.
A particle is a very small piece of a solid or liquid. Dust is an aerosol of particles of any solid material. When most of the particles in water have a negative electrical charge, they tend to repel each other.
Contents. PARTICLE definition: 1. a very small piece of something: 2. a very small part of an atom, for example an electron or a…. Learn more.
