atomic: Meaning and Definition of

a•tom•ic

Pronunciation: (u-tom'ik), [key]
— adj.
  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. existing as free, uncombined atoms.
  4. extremely minute.
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