Atomic mass


the m-ss of an isotope of an element measured in units formerly based on the m-ss of one hydrogen atom taken as a unit or on 1/16 (0.0625) the m-ss of one oxygen atom, but after 1961 based on 1/12 (0.0833) the m-ss of the carbon-12 atom.
abbreviation: at. m.
historical examples

the best evidence that these particles are of atomic m-ss is furnished by their deflection in electric and magnetic fields.
a brief account of radio-activity francis preston venable

noun (chem)
the m-ss of an isotope of an element in atomic m-ss units
short for relative atomic m-ss see atomic weight

atomic m-ss n.
the m-ss of an atom, usually expressed in atomic m-ss units.
atomic m-ss
the m-ss of a given atom or molecule, expressed in atomic m-ss units. compare atomic weight. see also m-ss number.

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