atom

/ˈætəm/

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

中文释义：原子

Every atom of carbon has six protons in its nucleus.

每个碳原子在其原子核中有六个质子。

Scientists have managed to manipulate individual atoms using advanced microscopes.

科学家们已经能够使用先进的显微镜操纵单个原子。