atomic
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.
The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.
The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.
The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.
This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.
This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'A-Tom': a very small person (atom) who has 'atomic' (giant) power.
Quiz rapide
The power plant produces _____ energy for the whole city.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : atomic
Exemples
The scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.
everydayThe scientist studied the atomic parts of the rock.
The international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.
formalThe international treaty governs the use of atomic energy.
This watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.
informalThis watch is so precise because it uses an atomic clock.
Each element has a specific atomic number on the periodic table.
academicEach element has a specific atomic number on the periodic table.
Our company is investing in new atomic power technology.
businessOur company is investing in new atomic power technology.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Automatic means a machine works by itself; atomic refers to science and atoms.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when talking about science, chemistry, or nuclear power. It is almost always used as an adjective before a noun.
Erreurs courantes
Some learners use 'atomic' when they mean 'automatic' because the words sound similar.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'A-Tom': a very small person (atom) who has 'atomic' (giant) power.
Origine du mot
From the Greek 'atomos', meaning 'something that cannot be divided or cut'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The term 'Atomic Age' refers to the 1950s culture when people were both excited and scared by nuclear technology.
Quiz rapide
The power plant produces _____ energy for the whole city.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : atomic
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