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Why do you think we stick with the word atom?
Like many English words it is Greek in origin. Atom is derived from the word in Greek which means indivisible. Mole is another Greek word used in science meaning small pile.Early scientists were self educated in science, they often pursued science as an absorbing hobby. They were usually wealthy, male and classically educated, therefore, they tended to use their knowledge of Greek or Latin to invent terms to name what they discovered etc. The word "scientist" was not coined until the end of the 19th century.Girls were not as often sent to school so they were usually in the background. They had to assist their father or husband if they were interested in science. Girls were discouraged from going to university or studying science or even medicine even in the middle of the 20th century.
Which Greek philosopher first proposed that matter was composed of invisible particles?
These philosophers were Leukippus and his disciple Democritus.
Who was the ancient Greek scientist who believed in atoms?
Hisname was Democritus, and he came up with the word "atom," which is Greek for indivisible.
Father of Greek science?
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Who originally proposed the concept that matter is composed of tiny indivisible particles?
Around 400 BC Democritus a Greek philosopher theorized that everything was composed of small indivisible particles he called atoms or "atomos".
What is the word atom Greek for?
indivisible :D
What does atomos mean in greek?
it means indivisible
Greek word atomos mean?
Indivisible.
What was democritus' invisible unit?
Atomos. This is Greek for "indivisible".
What is the word atom in Greek?
It is άτομο meaning indivisible.
The greek word for indivisible?
αδιαίρετος (adieretos)
Why did Democritus call the smallest piece of matter an atomos?
Democritus got the word atom from his mentor Leucippus. The word atom is Greek for indivisible. He said that all matter was made up of these atoms which were indivisible and indestructible.
Does the word atom comes from Greek?
Yes. The word atomos means indivisible.
Does 'tom' in 'atom' mean 'small'?
tomos in greek means cutting. Atom means indivisible. Anything that is atomic is indivisible, it cannot be cut or reduced any further.
How did the atom get its name?
Atom comes from the ancient Greek word "atomos" meaning "indivisible".
What does atom mean in the greek meaning?
The Greek meaning of atom is 'UNCUTABLE.' or "UNDIVISIBLE"
Why did Democritus call the smallest piece matter atoms?
Democritus was Greek and the Greek word for atom meant "not able to be cut"" or "indivisible".
