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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,physics) 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 and neutralize the positive charge | |
| Related terms: | atomic_theory atomic_theory | |
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rutherfordium |
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