atomic

adjective

/əˈtɒm.ɪk/

/-ˈtɑː.mɪk/

Definition

› relating to atoms: atomic structure/nuclei → See also nuclearChemistry - general words B2 using the energy that is created when an atom is divided: atomic energy/power atomic scientistsChemistry - general words atomically

/-ɪ.kəl.i/ adverb Chemistry - general words

(Definition of atomic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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