particle

nounfeminine/pɐɾˈtikulɐ/medium

par·tí·cu·la

Definition

A minute portion of matter; a very small piece or part.

A dust particle floated in the sunlight.

Physicists study elementary particles.

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Common collocations

elementary particlesubatomic particledust particle

Do latim 'particŭla', diminutivo de 'pars' (parte).