atomicity

American  

[at-uh-mis-i-tee] / ˌæt əˈmɪs ɪ ti /

noun

Chemistry.

1. the number of atoms in a molecule of a gas.

2. valence.

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atomicity British  

/ ˌætəˈmɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being made up of atoms

2. the number of atoms in the molecules of an element

3. a less common name for valency

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Etymology

Origin of atomicity

First recorded in 1860–65; atomic + -ity

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atomicity

For MySQL environments, this eliminates the need to provide atomicity via a double write buffer.

From Forbes ● Jun. 17, 2014

These properties may be classified as follows: atomicity, gravitation, density, elasticity, inertia, and compressibility.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

But, as Professor Rucker stated, all the evidence on matter points out and supports the theory of its atomicity, and, therefore, the only logical and philosophical conclusion is, that Aether is atomic also.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

Apart, however, from the atomicity of the Aether, it is exceedingly difficult to understand how such a property can belong to it.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

The harmonizing of the two theories, therefore, seems to rest upon the atomicity or non-atomicity of the Aether.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

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