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atom

Definition

  • noun: the smallest particle of a substance that can exist by itself or be combined with other atoms to form a molecule
  • noun: one of the minute indivisible particles of which according to ancient materialism the universe is composed
  • synonyms: molecule, particle, whit

Examples

  • The flu took every 'atom' [='bit'] of strength I had.

  • There is not an 'atom' of truth to what he said.

  • an 'atom' of hydrogen

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