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atomic

a·tom·ic [ ə tómmik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. based on nuclear energy: based on or using nuclear energy

2. relating to atom: relating to an atom or atoms
atomic theory

3. tiny: extremely small

4. logic unanalyzable: describes a proposition, sentence, or formula that cannot be analyzed into a coherent structure


a·tom·i·cal·ly adverb
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