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atomic in French

atomic in French is atomique, nucléaire, infinitésimal — atomic means relating to atoms.

atomic in French

atomique
adj
(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
atomique
adj
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
nucléaire
adj
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
infinitésimal
adj
Infinitesimally small.
microscopique
adj
Infinitesimally small.
atomique
adj
indivisible
adj

What does "atomic" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to atoms.
    "Scientists study atomic structure to understand how elements behave."
  2. adjective Relating to nuclear energy or nuclear weapons.
    "The country relies on atomic energy for part of its electricity."
  3. adjective So small or basic that it cannot be broken down any further.
    "In databases, an atomic operation either finishes completely or does not happen at all."
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atomic in a sentence

  • Scientists study atomic structure to understand how elements behave.
  • The atomic mass of an element is listed in the periodic table.
  • The country relies on atomic energy for part of its electricity.
  • An atomic power station needs strict safety checks.

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What is "atomic" in French?
"atomic" in French is atomique, nucléaire, infinitésimal. atomic means: Relating to atoms.
How do you use "atomic" in a sentence?
Example: "Scientists study atomic structure to understand how elements behave." In French, "atomic" is atomique, nucléaire, infinitésimal.
Are there other ways to say "atomic" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "atomic": atomique, nucléaire, infinitésimal, microscopique, indivisible.
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