atomic

CEFRB1

/əˈtɒm.ɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to atoms or the energy released from them.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.

Examples

  • We are exploring new sources, such as solar and atomic energy.

  • We are in the era of atomic energy.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.

  2. Infinitesimally small.

  3. Unable to be split or made any smaller.

More examples

In context

  • A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.

  • Some nutjob once built a small atomic pile in his back yard.

  • atomic energy; atomic bombs

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Origin

adjective

From atom + -ic.