as in tiny
very small in size
made atomic adjustments to the clock's mechanism to keep it from whirring as it ran
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Recent Examples of atomic
And that each electron is tiny in mass compared to each proton, neutrons, and atomic nucleus.
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Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Using these new attosecond X-ray laser pulses could allow scientists to study the fastest processes in materials at the atomic-length scale and to discern different elements.
—Thomas Linker, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Unlike nuclear fission which splits atoms of heavy elements, fusion combines two light atomic nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy with much less radioactive waste.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Better than any director working today, Panahi understands how detention can change a person on an atomic level, chipping away at their humanity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Using these new attosecond X-ray laser pulses could allow scientists to study the fastest processes in materials at the atomic-length scale and to discern different elements.
—Thomas Linker, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Unlike nuclear fission which splits atoms of heavy elements, fusion combines two light atomic nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy with much less radioactive waste.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Better than any director working today, Panahi understands how detention can change a person on an atomic level, chipping away at their humanity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atomic
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This causes the PPy and PSS to separate into tiny regions, creating thousands of junctions where electrons and ions interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1777, Lexington is home to both Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), and the presence of the universities no doubt plays a part in a cultural richness that punches above its weight class for a tiny town of just 7,000 people.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Is there even a minuscule possibility that the White Stripes will appear together for the first time in 16 years?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile in Taiwan, already minuscule support for reunification dwindles with every passing year.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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There were organza gowns adorned with miniature pastel rosettes and puff-sleeve pink frocks with abstract floral appliqués for the princess.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Willow is an 11-week-old cockapoo puppy—a mix between a cocker spaniel and miniature poodle—living in the United Kingdom with an owner who utterly adores her.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Researchers further explain that the discovery of microscopic deformation features in quartz provides conclusive proof that the Jinlin crater was formed by an asteroid impact.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The researchers used a series of methods involving x-rays, CT scans, and microscopic and chemical analyses to ensure that the fleshy parts were indeed just a clay molding.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Atomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atomic. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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