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Added 9 October 2026

atomic

/əˈtɒm.ɪk/ adjective

In Latin: atomicus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about atomic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
atomic energy; atomic bombs
Very strong and overpowering.

noun

An atomic operation.

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