atomicity

noun

at·​o·​mic·​i·​ty
ˌatəˈmisətē,
ˌatə-,
-ətē,
-i
plural -es
1
a
b
: the number of atoms in the molecule of an element
c
: the number of replaceable atoms or groups in the molecule of a compound
2
: the state of consisting of atoms
3
philosophy : the nature, character, or property of being atomic

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary atomic + -ity

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“Atomicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atomicity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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