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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association | |
| Related terms: | scientific_theory psychology | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles | |
| Synonyms: | atomist_theory atomistic_theory atomic_theory | |
| Examples: | "the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe" |
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| Related terms: | holism theory chemistry | |
| Similar spelling: |
atomise atomiser atomistic atomic atomize at_most atomizer |
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