A1 noun Neutral

atomic

/əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic relates to the very small parts called atoms that make up everything in the world. It is often used to describe science, energy, or very small things.

Ejemplos

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1

The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.

The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.

2

The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.

The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.

3

This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.

This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
atom
Verb
atomize
Adverbio
atomically
Adjetivo
atomic
Relacionado
atomicity
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A-Tom': a very small person (atom) who has 'atomic' (giant) power.

Quiz rápido

The power plant produces _____ energy for the whole city.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: atomic

Ejemplos

1

The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.

everyday

The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.

2

The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.

formal

The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.

3

This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.

informal

This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.

4

Each element has a specific atomic number on the periodic table.

academic

Each element has a specific atomic number on the periodic table.

5

Our company is investing in new atomic power technology.

business

Our company is investing in new atomic power technology.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
atom
Verb
atomize
Adverbio
atomically
Adjetivo
atomic
Relacionado
atomicity

Colocaciones comunes

atomic energy power created by atoms
atomic bomb a powerful weapon using nuclear energy
atomic number the number of protons in an atom
atomic clock a very accurate type of clock
atomic structure the way an atom is organized

Frases Comunes

atomic age

the period of history after the first nuclear bomb

atomic level

looking at things at the scale of atoms

atomic weight

the mass of a single atom

Se confunde a menudo con

atomic vs automatic

Automatic means a machine works by itself; atomic refers to science and atoms.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about science, chemistry, or nuclear power. It is almost always used as an adjective before a noun.

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Errores comunes

Some learners use 'atomic' when they mean 'automatic' because the words sound similar.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A-Tom': a very small person (atom) who has 'atomic' (giant) power.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek 'atomos', meaning 'something that cannot be divided or cut'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adjective before a noun. Does not have a comparative form (you cannot say 'more atomic').
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Contexto cultural

The term 'Atomic Age' refers to the 1950s culture when people were both excited and scared by nuclear technology.

Quiz rápido

The power plant produces _____ energy for the whole city.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: atomic

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