Term: rutherford atom: first modern concept of atomic structure; all of the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are contained in a compact nucleus; a number of electrons (equal to the atomic number) occupy the rest of the volume of the atom and neutralize the positive charge
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: anchovy: tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: hope chest: chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: try square: a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: current account: that part of the balance of payments recording a nation's exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: unfeelingness: devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: diplotaxis: wall rocket
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: paperhanger: one whose occupation is decorating walls with wallpaper
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: silks: the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: squandering: spending resources lavishly and wastefully
Broader: atomic theory: a theory of the structure of the atom | Unrelated: smooth muscle: muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope; has the form of thin layers or sheets