Atomic: meaning, definitions and examples
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atomic
[ əˈtɒmɪk ]
physics
Of or relating to an atom or atoms. Characterized by atomic power or energy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The atomic structure of the molecule was studied in detail.
- The atomic bomb caused widespread destruction.
chemistry
Denoting a single atom or group of atoms.
Synonyms
elemental, individual, molecular
Examples of usage
- The compound had an atomic weight of 63.
- The atomic structure of the element was analyzed.
Translations
Translations of the word "atomic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atômico
🇮🇳 परमाणवीय (parmaaṇavīya)
🇩🇪 atomar
🇮🇩 atomik
🇺🇦 атомний
🇵🇱 atomowy
🇯🇵 原子力の (genshi-ryoku no)
🇫🇷 atomique
🇪🇸 atómico
🇹🇷 atomik
🇰🇷 원자력의 (wonjaryeog-ui)
🇸🇦 ذري (dhariy)
🇨🇿 atomový
🇸🇰 atómový
🇨🇳 原子的 (yuánzǐ de)
🇸🇮 atomski
🇮🇸 atómsk
🇰🇿 атомдық
🇬🇪 ატომური (atomuri)
🇦🇿 atomik
🇲🇽 atómico
Word origin
The word 'atomic' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'atomicus' and the Greek word 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible'. The concept of the atom as the fundamental unit of matter has evolved over time, leading to the development of atomic theory in the 19th century by scientists such as John Dalton. The term 'atomic' gained prominence during the 20th century with the discovery of atomic energy and the atomic bomb.
See also: atom, atomization, atomize, atomizer, atomizing, subatomic.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,123, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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