particle
BrE /ˈpɑːtɪkəl/ AmE /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/
noun en → es
a very small piece of matter that is part of an atom and has a positive, negative, or neutral charge
partícula (en física)
- a particle of something
Collocations subatomic particles · elementary particles
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Scientists are studying the properties of subatomic particles.
Los científicos están estudiando las propiedades de partículas subatómicas.
a very small unit of language that has a particular meaning or grammatical function, such as 'to' in the infinitive form of verbs
partícula (en lingüística)
- a particle of something
Collocations grammatical particles · linguistic particles
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The word 'to' is a particle in English.
La palabra 'a' es una partícula en inglés.
a very small piece of something, such as dust or sand
partícula (de polvo o arena)
- a particle of something
Collocations dust particles · pollen particles
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There were dust particles floating in the air.
Había partículas de polvo flotando en el aire.
a very small amount of something, such as a tiny piece or drop
partícula (pequeña cantidad)
- a particle of something
Collocations tiny particles · microscopic particles
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A single drop of water contains millions of tiny particles.
Una sola gota de agua contiene millones de partículas diminutas.