plural of atomic buffalo turd

(chemistry, physics) A quantitative analytical technique in which the content of various elements are measured via their absorption of light

(simile, uncommon) With absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

(physics, chemistry, dated) Pedantic form of mass number. Symbol: A.

(physics) The ratio of the average mass per atom of the naturally occurring form of an element to 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. Symbol Aᵣ; abbreviation RAM or r.a.m. For elements with several isotopes, the most stable isotope is treated as the representative.

The weighted average of the atomic masses of the naturally occurring isotopes of an element.

(chemistry) A unit of mass equal to 1/12 the mass of an atom of the ¹²C isotope of carbon.

(physics) A device used to map the atomic structure of a surface by measuring the force acting on the very fine tip of a wire moved over the surface

The science and technology associated with the design and use of atomic force microscopes

(physics, chemistry) A form of analytical spectroscopy that measures the radiation emitted at specific wavelengths by the atoms in a very hot sample