atom
noun
/ˈætəm/
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[ˈæɾm̩]
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[ˈæɾəm]
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- (chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
- (history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
- (now generally regarded, _, figuratively) The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something. [from 17th c.]
- (mathematics) A non-zero member of a partially ordered set that has only zero below it (assuming that the poset has a least element, its "zero"). [from 20th c.]
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atoom
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atomic
adjective
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
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/əˈtɒm.ɪk/
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/əˈtɔm.ɪk/
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- Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
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atoom-,
atomair,
kern-
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- (physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
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atomair,
atoom-
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atomisch
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atomizer
noun
/ˈæt.əˌmaɪz.ə(ɹ)/
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/ˈæt.əˌmaɪz.ɚ/
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- An instrument for reducing a liquid to spray or vapor for disinfecting, cooling, medical use or perfume spraying.
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verstuiver,
flitspuit
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atomism
noun
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- (philosophy) The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.
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atomisme
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atomize
verb
/ˈætəmaɪz/
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- (transitive) To bomb with nuclear weapons.
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bekogelen
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- (transitive) To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.
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ontbinden
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- (transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms.
- (transitive) To make into a fine spray.
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verstuiven
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