| 释义 |
atomic
\əˈtämik, -ēk also aˈ-\ adjective
also atomical \-mə̇kəl, -ēk-\
1. : of, relating to, or concerned with atoms
2. : marked by acceptance of the theory of atomism
3. : minute : divided into minute particles
4. : being ultimate, logically simple, unanalyzable, or noncompound either actually or taken as such within a given universe of discourse
< “this is red” may be considered an atomic proposition >
specifically : without sentential connectives and variables — compare monadic
5. of a chemical element : in the state of separate atoms : not combined with itself or with other elements
< atomic hydrogen >
6. : of, relating to, or utilizing changes in the nucleus of an atom:
a. : utilizing atomic energy
< atomic power >
< atomic weapons >
b. : utilizing or resulting from an atom bomb
< atomic armaments >
< atomic warfare >
< an atomic explosion >
• atom·i·cal·ly \-mə̇k(ə)lē, -ēk-, -li\ adverb |