Meaning & Definition of word "Atomic"

Atomic

/əˈtɒmɪk/

1. Relating to an atom or atoms.
- Example: The atomic structure of matter is fundamental to understanding chemistry.
2. Of or relating to the energy produced by an atomic bomb or nuclear fission.
- Example: The atomic age began with the development of nuclear weapons.
3. Extremely small; minute.
- Example: He is interested in atomic particles and their behavior.
4. Indicating something that is indivisible, or unable to be further divided.
- Example: In the context of database transactions, we want each operation to be atomic.
5. Pertaining to or consisting of atoms.
- Example: The atomic weight of an element is an essential factor in chemical reactions.

From Greek 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible', 'uncuttable'.

atomic clock:

A highly precise timekeeping device based on the vibrations of atoms.

atomic level:

Referring to phenomena or interactions that occur on the scale of individual atoms.

atomic number:

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, defining an element.

atom:

The basic unit of a chemical element and the smallest component of an element.

nucleus:

The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

isotope:

Variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Meaning: Extremely good or impressive.

Example Sentence: That party was atomic!

Meaning: Powerful or explosive in nature.

Example Sentence: Her performance was atomic!