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atomics

[ uh-tom-iks ]
/ əˈtɒm ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb) Informal.

the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.

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Words related to atomics

nucleonics

Words nearby atomics

atomic theory, atomic veteran, atomic volume, atomic weight, atomicity, atomics, atomism, atomize, atomizer, atomy, aton

Origin of atomics

see origin at atomic, -ics
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