atomic

atomic
atomically, adv.
/euh tom"ik/, adj.
1. of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs: an atomic explosion.
2. propelled or driven by atomic energy: an atomic submarine.
3. Chem. existing as free, uncombined atoms.
4. extremely minute.
Also, atomical.
[1670-80; ATOM + -IC]

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(as used in expressions)
European Atomic Energy Community Euratom
atomic weapon

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