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at⋅o⋅mic⋅i⋅ty

[at-uh-mis-i-tee]
–noun Chemistry.
1. the number of atoms in a molecule of a gas.
2. valence.

Origin:
1860–65; atomic + -ity
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at·o·mic·i·ty   (āt'ə-mĭs'ĭ-tē)   
n.  
  1. The state of being composed of atoms.

  2. Chemistry

    1. The number of atoms in a molecule.

    2. Valence.

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