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

Example Sentences

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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

Dr. Larmor in his work indicates that electricity has an atomic basis, and further states that “the atomicity of electricity is coming within the scope of direct experiment.”

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

It is suggested that aether and electricity are one and the same medium, both being a form of matter, and both possessing exactly the same properties, viz. atomicity, weight, density, elasticity, inertia, and compressibility.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

Now the question suggests itself to our mind, as to what effect the atomicity of the Aether has upon the undulatory theory of light.

From Aether and Gravitation by William George Hooper

But undoubtedly there are cases in which the atomicity of energy is clear enough, as for example in the interchange of energy between electrons in motion and radiation.

From Recent Developments in European Thought by Various