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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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.
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atomär
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- Unable to be split or made any smaller.
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atomär,
atomisk,
odelbar
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- Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
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atom-,
kärn-
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atomisk,
atomär
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atomize
verb
/ˈætəmaɪz/
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- (transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms.
- (transitive) To make into a fine spray.
- (transitive) To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.
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atomisera
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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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atomism
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atomicity
noun
/ˌætəˈmɪsɪti/
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[-ɾi]
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[-ɾə-]
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- (historical) Synonym of valence (“the combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc.”).
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atomicitet
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