atomicinquiry
nounUK /əˈtɒmɪk ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
US /əˈtɑːmɪk ɪnˈkwaɪri/
A close look at the tiny bits that make up everything.
The science class began an atomicinquiry into what makes up a single drop of water.
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2. A careful question about the smallest parts of a subject.
Her atomicinquiry about the recipe's ingredients revealed a hidden spice.
3. The process of breaking a big idea into tiny pieces to understand it.
Through atomicinquiry, the team split the problem into small, solvable parts.
4. A scientific search focused on atoms and their behavior.
The new lab is devoted to atomicinquiry and particle experiments.