Synonyms for atomic theory


Grammar : Noun


Définition of atomic theory

  • noun theory that matter is made up of atoms
Example sentences :
  • We now speak of the atomic theory rather than of the atomic hypothesis.
  • Extract from : « An Elementary Study of Chemistry » by William McPherson
  • They tried to elucidate it by means of the atomic theory, which fairly swamped them.
  • Extract from : « Bouvard and Pcuchet » by Gustave Flaubert
  • The atomic theory may be advantageously resorted to, in this predicament.
  • Extract from : « A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines » by Andrew Ure
  • This, it will be seen, was the parent of our present atomic theory.
  • Extract from : « An Epitome of the History of Medicine » by Roswell Park
  • And his chemistry was based on the atomic theory which Bacon rejected.
  • Extract from : « History of Modern Philosophy » by Alfred William Benn
  • Apart from the atomic theory there is no obvious reason why this should be so.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 8 » by Various
  • Unless this can be done the atomic theory is of little avail in chemistry.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of Science » by M. M. Pattison Muir
  • The establishment of the atomic theory now engaged most of his time and attention.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of Science » by M. M. Pattison Muir
  • His theory of the universe was based on the atomic theory of Democritus.
  • Extract from : « The New Gresham Encyclopedia » by Various
  • He then tosses the atomic theory from horn to horn of his dilemmas.
  • Extract from : « Faraday As A Discoverer » by John Tyndall

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