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1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to of comprising atoms | |
Examples: | "atomic structure" "atomic hydrogen" |
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Related terms: | atom | |
2. | [ adjective ] (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
Synonyms: | nuclear | |
Examples: | "nuclear war" "nuclear weapons" "atomic bombs" |
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Related terms: | conventional thermonuclear | |
3. | [ adjective ] immeasurably small | |
Synonyms: | atomlike minute | |
Related terms: | microscopic | |
Similar spelling: |
atomistic atonic atomize atomism atomise at_once atomizer atomiser atonicity |