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atomic
[ uh-tom-ik ]
/ əˈtɒm ɪk /
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Definition of atomic
adjective
of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs: an atomic explosion.
propelled or driven by atomic energy: an atomic submarine.
Chemistry. existing as free, uncombined atoms.
extremely minute.
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a·tom·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·a·tom·ic, adjectivenon·a·tom·i·cal, adjectivenon·a·tom·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby atomic
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British Dictionary definitions for atomic
atomic
/ (əˈtɒmɪk) /
adjective
of, using, or characterized by atomic bombs or atomic energyatomic warfare
of, related to, or comprising atomsatomic hydrogen
extremely small; minute
logic (of a sentence, formula, etc) having no internal structure at the appropriate level of analysis. In predicate calculus, Fa is an atomic sentence and Fx an atomic predicate
Derived forms of atomic
atomically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for atomic
atomic
[ ə-tŏm′ĭk ]
Relating to an atom or to atoms.
Employing nuclear energy.
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