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Bohr′ at′om. [Physics.]
  1. PhysicsSee under Bohr theory. 
  • after north, northern. Bohr 1920–25

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Bohr′ the′ory, [Physics.]
  1. Physicsa theory of atomic structure in which the hydrogen atom (Bohr atom) is assumed to consist of a proton as nucleus, with a single electron moving in distinct circular orbits around it, each orbit corresponding to a specific quantized energy state: the theory was extended to other atoms.
  • after north, northern. Bohr 1920–25

'Bohr atom' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Bohr radius - Bohr theory

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