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atomic

The correct spelling is atomic.

How to pronounce atomic

/əˈtɔm.ɪk/
noun

IPA: /əˈtɔm.ɪk/

Say it like: Ato-mic

The correct spelling is atomic. An atomic operation. For example: "A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted."

Usage Examples

A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.

We built a small atomic bomb in the garage.

The hairs on a bedbug are almost atomic.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An atomic operation.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
  2. 2.Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
  3. 3.Infinitesimally small.
  4. 4.Unable to be split or made any smaller.
  5. 5.Of an operation: guaranteed to complete either fully or not at all while waiting in a pause, and running synchronously when called by multiple asynchronous threads.

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