Atomic

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Atomic

Atomic (pronounced: /əˈtɒmɪk/) is a term that originates from the Greek word 'atomos', meaning indivisible. It is used to describe something as being related to or characteristic of atoms, the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter.

Etymology

The term 'atomic' is derived from the Greek word 'atomos', which means 'indivisible'. It was first used in the context of physics and chemistry to describe the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

Related Terms

  • Atom: The smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that constitutes a chemical element.
  • Atomic Number: The number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom.
  • Atomic Mass: The mass of an atom, most often expressed in unified atomic mass units.
  • Atomic Theory: A scientific theory of the nature of matter, which states that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms.
  • Atomic Structure: The arrangement of protons, neutrons, and electrons within an atom.
  • Atomic Energy: The energy that an atom has because of its motion, position, or condition.
  • Atomic Physics: The field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus.

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