A tiny unit of matter (8)

I believe the answer is:

particle

(Other definitions for particle that I've seen before include "Minute piece of matter" , "Fragment of matter" , "Tiny piece of anything" , "Molecule" , "Crumb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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