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atomical

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a⋅tom⋅ic

  [uh-tom-ik]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs: an atomic explosion.
2. propelled or driven by atomic energy: an atomic submarine.
3. Chemistry. existing as free, uncombined atoms.
4. extremely minute.
Also, a⋅tom⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1670–80; atom + -ic

Related forms:
a⋅tom⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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atomic   (ə-tŏm'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Relating to an atom or to atoms.

  2. Employing nuclear energy.


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