What is another word for atomic particle?
Pronunciation: [ɐtˈɒmɪk pˈɑːtɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
An atomic particle is a tiny particle that forms the building blocks of matter. There are various synonyms for atomic particle, such as subatomic particle, fundamental particle, elementary particle, and nuclear particle. Subatomic particle refers to particles that are smaller than an atom, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. Fundamental particle is a term used to describe particles that are not made up of smaller subunits and are thought to be the basic building blocks of matter. Elementary particle refers to particles that physicists believe are indivisible and cannot be broken down any further. Lastly, nuclear particle refers to particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom, such as protons and neutrons.
