atomic
/ə'tɔmik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to atoms: Pertaining to or consisting of atoms, the basic units of matter.
- Involving atomic energy: Relating to the energy released from reactions within atomic nuclei, especially in a destructive context (e.g., weapons).
- Extremely small; minute: Immeasurably or indivisibly small.
Examples of Usage
- Relating to atoms:
- The scientist studied the atomic structure of the new element.
- Helium is an atomic gas.
- Involving atomic energy:
- The treaty aimed to reduce the number of atomic weapons.
- The atomic age began in the mid-20th century.
- Extremely small:
- The difference between the two samples was atomic. (This usage is less common and often figurative.)
Advanced Usage
- "Atomic level": Referring to the scale of individual atoms.
- This microscope allows us to see matter at the atomic level.
- "Atomic physics": The branch of physics that studies atoms as isolated systems.
- She specialized in atomic physics.
Variants and Related Words
- Atom (n): The smallest unit of a chemical element.
- A molecule of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
- Atomically (adv): In an atomic manner; at the atomic level.
- The substance was analyzed atomically.
- Subatomic (adj): Smaller than or occurring within an atom.
- Protons and electrons are subatomic particles.
Synonyms
- Nuclear: (Specifically for energy/weapons) Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
- Minute: Extremely small.
- Elemental: Of or relating to the basic, constituent parts.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Atomic bomb: A bomb whose explosive power comes from a nuclear fission reaction.
- Atomic number: The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, defining a chemical element.
- Atomic weight: The average mass of atoms of an element.
- Atomic clock: An extremely precise clock that uses the vibration frequencies of atoms.
Adjective
-
immeasurably small
-
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
-
nuclear war
-
nuclear weapons
-
atomic bombs
-
-
of or relating to or comprising atoms
-
atomic structure
-
atomic hydrogen
-
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ trái nghĩa
Từ tương tự
Từ chứa "atomic"
Từ có nhắc đến "atomic"