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
As transistor sizes shrink to their atomic limits, computing demands are only growing.
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Alex Music,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
In this setup, neutrinos occasionally interact with atomic nuclei in the water.
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Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
By measuring how these atomic properties shift in response to extremely subtle changes in gravity, motion or magnetic fields, the sensors can detect flaws that traditional instruments miss.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
If Iran’s atomic weapons infrastructure was destroyed in this war, funneling hundreds of billions into the country can’t be used to rebuild it.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Alex Music,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
In this setup, neutrinos occasionally interact with atomic nuclei in the water.
—
Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
By measuring how these atomic properties shift in response to extremely subtle changes in gravity, motion or magnetic fields, the sensors can detect flaws that traditional instruments miss.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
If Iran’s atomic weapons infrastructure was destroyed in this war, funneling hundreds of billions into the country can’t be used to rebuild it.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Why Utah's race matters nationally The new district is the biggest opportunity Utah Democrats have ever had for congressional representation, especially when the majority margin in Congress is minuscule.
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The crucial still was the one generated by the World Cup’s goal-line technology, which showed that a minuscule part of the ball was not over the line.
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This microscopic layer filled every internal gap, gluing the battery together while allowing lithium ions to race through it.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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The sculptural silhouette feels more like a miniature design object than a child’s chair, and will be well-loved for everything from story time to tea parties when the time comes.
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The coaster will feature four heavily detailed miniature cars as ride vehicles.
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“Atomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atomic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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