Adatom

Synonyms of adatom

• surface atom
• surface-bound atom
• surface-adhered atom

Collocations of adatom

surface

Frequency: 70 %

The adatom moved along the surface of the material.

migration

Frequency: 60 %

The adatom underwent migration across the substrate.

diffusion

Frequency: 50 %

The adatom exhibited diffusion on the surface.

binding

Frequency: 45 %

The adatom showed strong binding to the substrate.

adsorption

Frequency: 40 %

The adatom experienced adsorption onto the surface.

Idiomatic Expressions for adatom

• Phrase: scatter like adatoms
  Meaning: to disperse or spread out in a random or chaotic manner
  Usage: The crowd began to scatter like adatoms when the fire alarm went off.