atomic

adjective/əˈtɑmɪk/

Frequency rank: #4,300 most common English word

Meaning

relating to atoms or the extremely small units that make up all matter.

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Example sentence

Scientists discovered that each element is made up of tiny atomic particles that cannot be divided further.

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