interatomic

adjective

in·​ter·​atom·​ic ˌin-tər-ə-ˈtä-mik How to pronounce interatomic (audio)
: located or acting between atoms
interatomic bonds
the interatomic region

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interatomic was in 1863

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“Interatomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interatomic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

interatomic

adjective
in·​ter·​atom·​ic
ˌint-ə-rə-ˈtäm-ik
: located or acting between atoms
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