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atomics

American  
[uh-tom-iks] / əˈtɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of physics that deals with atoms, especially atomic energy.


Etymology

Origin of atomics

see origin at atomic, -ics

Example Sentences

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Russian scientists, because the buttons they have pushed in the field of rockets and atomics have resulted in influencing every political speech, every country's economy, and every citizen's opinion of world affairs.

From Time Magazine Archive

The U.S. atomics industry and its works are as broad in scope as the uses of the atom.

From Time Magazine Archive

Minnesota, argue that the liberal arts major is more suited to the long haul of newspapering than the J-school man: his background is broader, better preparing him to cope with assignments from atomics to Zionism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Today, the maturing U.S. atomics industry is made up of about 100 major Government and privately owned manufacturing and research organizations.

From Time Magazine Archive

From the bridge above the hulking atomics, Chief Engineer Durval vollied orders in a thunderous voice.

From Feline Red by Sampson, Robert

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