| English adjective: atomic | |||
| 1. | atomic of or relating to or comprising atoms | ||
| Samples | Atomic structure. Atomic hydrogen. | ||
| 2. | atomic (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | ||
| Samples | Nuclear war. Nuclear weapons. Atomic bombs. | ||
| Synonyms | nuclear | ||
| Similar | thermonuclear | ||
| Antonyms | conventional | ||
| 3. | atomic immeasurably small | ||
| Similar | little, small | ||
| Antonyms | big, large | ||