atomic

(ə tämik)

adjective

  1. of an atom or atoms
  2. of, using, or powered by nuclear energy: an atomic submarine
  3. involving the use of nuclear weapons: atomic warfare
  4. having its atoms in an uncombined form: atomic oxygen
  5. very small; minute

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See atomic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to an atom or atoms.
  2. Of or employing nuclear energy: an atomic submarine; atomic weapons.
  3. Very small; infinitesimal.

Related Forms:

  • a·tomˈi·cal·ly adverb

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