atomic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or comprising atoms
    • atomic structure
    • atomic hydrogen
  2. adjective (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
    nuclear.
    • nuclear war
    • nuclear weapons
    • atomic bombs
  3. adjective satellite immeasurably small

WordNet

A*tom"ic, A*tom"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Atomic
  • Atomical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. atomique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to atoms.
  2. Extremely minute; tiny.

Webster 1913