Atomic definition

Atomic

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WordNet

(1) (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy

"Nuclear war"

"Nuclear weapons"

"Atomic bombs"

(2) Immeasurably small

(3) Of or relating to or comprising atoms

"Atomic structure"

"Atomic hydrogen"

WiktionaryText

Of, or relating to atoms

A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted
Of, or employing nuclear energy or processes

We built a small atomic bomb in the garage
Infinitesimally small

The hairs on a bedbug are almost atomic
Unable to be split or made any smaller

A bit is an atomic item of data