Atomic

Pronunciation: /əˈtɑmɪk/

Definitions of atomic

adjective relating to atomic weapons or energy

Example Sentences

A1 An atomic bomb is a very powerful weapon.

A2 The atomic structure of an element determines its chemical properties.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of atomic particles in particle accelerators.

B2 The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.

C1 Quantum mechanics deals with the behavior of atomic and subatomic particles.

C2 Nuclear fusion involves combining atomic nuclei to release energy.

Examples of atomic in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted experiments on atomic particles in the laboratory.

informal I heard they're studying atomic stuff in the science department.

slang Dude, that new movie is like an atomic explosion of awesomeness!

figurative Her anger was like an atomic bomb, exploding and causing chaos in the room.

Grammatical Forms of atomic

• past tense: atomized
• plural: atomics
• comparative: more atomic
• superlative: most atomic
• present tense: atomizes
• future tense: will atomize
• perfect tense: has atomized
• continuous tense: is atomizing
• singular: atomic
• positive degree: atomic
• infinitive: to atomize
• gerund: atomizing
• participle: atomized

Origin and Evolution of atomic

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'atomic' originates from the Greek word 'atomos', meaning indivisible or uncuttable.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to something indivisible, the meaning of 'atomic' evolved with the discovery of atoms in the 19th century to describe the smallest particle of a chemical element.