Atomic meaning

What does “atomic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“atomic” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to or comprising atoms.

atomic

adjective

  1. of or relating to or comprising atoms

    “atomic structure”

    “atomic hydrogen”

  2. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy

    “nuclear war”

    “nuclear weapons”

    Synonymsnuclear
  3. immeasurably small

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University