Preferred term
Particle
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- 1. Particles between 1 and 100 nanometers in size. In nanotechnology, a particle is defined as a small object that behaves as a whole unit with respect to its transport and properties. (MatPortal, MaterialsMine). 2. A mass of solid material which is either 1) a minute fragment of a larger mass or 2) one of a collection of small masses composing an aggregate. (Wikipedia, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/particle). 3. A minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit (dictionary.com). 4. An object with finite mass and size parameters. (Ontobee, NCI Thesaurus OBO Edition)
Broader concept
Broader conceptIn other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.- Particle
URI
https://purls.helmholtz-metadaten.de/skosmos/sdv/Particle