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alpha particle vs subatomic particle

subatomic particle vs alpha particle

alpha particle and subatomic particle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alpha particle Yes No No No
subatomic particle Yes No No No
As nouns, subatomic particle is a hypernym of alpha particle; that is, subatomic particle is a word with a broader meaning than alpha particle:
  • alpha particle: a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
  • subatomic particle: a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
Other hypernyms of alpha particle include particle.
alpha particle (noun) subatomic particle (noun)
a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
Difference between alpha particle and subatomic particle

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