Bohr atom

noun

ˈbȯr-
: the atom as described by the Bohr theory consisting of a positively charged nucleus with electrons revolving around it in any of many possible circular orbits each corresponding to a distinct energy state compare rutherford atom

Word History

Etymology

after Niels H. D. Bohr †1962 Danish physicist

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bohr atom was in 1923

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“Bohr atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bohr%20atom. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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