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atomic

Syllabification: (a·tom·ic)
Pronunciation: /əˈtämik/

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Definition of atomic

adjective

  • of or relating to an atom or atoms:the atomic nucleus
  • Chemistry (of a substance) consisting of uncombined atoms rather than molecules:atomic hydrogen
  • of or forming a single irreducible unit or component in a larger system:a society made up of atomic individuals pursuing private interests
  • relating to, denoting, or using the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion:the atomic age required a new way of political thinking atomic weapons

Derivatives

atomically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from modern Latin atomicus, from atomus 'indivisible' (see atom)

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