atomic
/əˈtɑmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to atoms, the tiny particles that make up all matter.
- An atomic model shows electrons orbiting a nucleus.
- Scientists study atomic structure to understand how elements behave.
- The atomic weight of carbon is about 12.
- Relating to energy or weapons that come from splitting or joining atoms.
- Atomic power plants generate electricity without burning fossil fuels.
- Many people feared an atomic war during the Cold War.
- The country signed a treaty to limit atomic weapons.
- Extremely small; tiny.
- The difference in their scores was atomic, almost impossible to measure.
- The changes were atomic, but they added up over time.
- He noticed an atomic speck of dust on the lens.
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