Particle in a quantum physics textbook (4)

I believe the answer is:

atom

(Other definitions for atom that I've seen before include "Not much substance" , "A small but mighty particle" , "Tiny particle, causes mighty explosion" , "Very small object or amount" , "Neutron and proton" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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