atom
noun
/ˈætəm/
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[ˈæɾm̩]
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[ˈæɾəm]
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- chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
- historical: theoretical particle of matter
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atomic
adjective
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
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/əˈtɒm.ɪk/
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/əˈtɔm.ɪk/
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- of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
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