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.]
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atom
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atomic
adjective
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
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/əˈtɒm.ɪk/
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/əˈtɔm.ɪk/
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- (physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
- Infinitesimally small.
- Unable to be split or made any smaller.
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atomær
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- Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
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atom
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atomize
verb
/ˈætəmaɪz/
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- (transitive) To bomb with nuclear weapons.
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beskyte
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