Definition of atomic energy
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:energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms :nuclear energy
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atomic
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: of, relating to, or concerned with atoms
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: nuclear
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: marked by acceptance of the theory of atomism
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energy
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: dynamic quality
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: the capacity of acting or being active
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: a usually positive spiritual force
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atomic energy
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medical Definition of atomic energy
:energy that can be liberated by changes in the nucleus of an atom (as by fission of a heavy nucleus or fusion of light nuclei into heavier ones with accompanying loss of mass)
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