Atomic: meaning, definitions and examples

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atomic

[ əˈtɒmɪk ]

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physics

Of or relating to an atom or atoms. Characterized by atomic power or energy.

Synonyms

elemental, nuclear, subatomic

Examples of usage

The atomic structure of the molecule was studied in detail.
The atomic bomb caused widespread destruction.

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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.

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physics

An extremely small amount of a thing; a tiny piece.

Synonyms

bit, fragment, particle

Examples of usage

He had an atomic of patience left.
She won by an atomic in the race.

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.