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1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles | |
Synonyms: | atomism atomist_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: |
atomist_theory atomic_theory atomic_physics |