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pentomic
[ pen-tom-ik ]
adjective
, Military.
- pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, each with supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare.
pentomic
/ pɛnˈtɒmɪk /
adjective
- denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pentomic1
1955–60; pent- ( def ) + (at)omic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pentomic1
C20: from penta- + atomic
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