Rutherford atom (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def first modern concept of atomic structure
def all of the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are contained in a compact nucleus
def a number of electrons (equal to the atomic number) occupy the rest of the volume of the atom and neutralize the positive charge
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Hypernym atomic theory
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Hyponym atomic theory

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