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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

atomic, -ics

Example Sentences

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Far from concealing information, the nations were competing with one another to tell what they have accomplished in peaceful atomics.

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

Once brother Edgar was laughed out of the way, the President's fast-moving press conference ranged through 32 questions�from Britain to the Middle East, from atomics to billboards.

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

But these aliens had, I'm sure, progressed beyond atomics.

From Key Out of Time by Norton, Andre