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

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 Hooper, William George

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

From Aether and Gravitation by Hooper, William George

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

From Aether and Gravitation by Hooper, William George

The atomicity of the Aether has already been suggested by such scientists as Clerk Maxwell, Lord Kelvin, Dr. Larmor, and Professors Lodge and J. J. Thompson.

From Aether and Gravitation by Hooper, William George