Particle
Particle noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: there was not a particle of truth in what she said
Ray and particle are semantically related. in atom topic. In some cases you can use "Ray" instead a noun "Particle".
Nearby Word: particular
Ray
Ray noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive
Nearby Words: rayed, raying, raye
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Averted with the Death Ray and particle cannon of the second game, both of which are also randomly awarded upon defeating the guardian and both of which are useful for most of the game.
Source: Video Game / Master of Orion -
Though the fact that the ray can be conducted through water suggests it's actually some kind of electron particle beam.
Source: Death Ray -
Ray Gun: The particle cannon, though nominally a railgun, while the energy rifle is a rapid-fire gun firing energy charges.
Source: Videogame / Clonk
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