ATOMIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ATOMIC?

Need another word that means the same as “atomic”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “atomic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Atomic” are: nuclear

Atomic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Atomic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “atomic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of or relating to or comprising atoms.
• Of or forming a single irreducible unit or component in a larger system.
• (of a substance) consisting of uncombined atoms rather than molecules.
• Deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.
• Relating to an atom or atoms.
• Relating to or using the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion.
• Immeasurably small.
• (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

Synonyms of "Atomic" as an adjective (1 Word)

nuclear

Denoting possessing or involving weapons using nuclear energy. Nuclear membrane.

Usage Examples of "Atomic" as an adjective

• Atomic hydrogen.
• The atomic nucleus.
• A society made up of atomic individuals pursuing private interests.
• Atomic weapons.
• The atomic age required a new way of political thinking.
• The nature of matter at the atomic level.
• Atomic bombs.

Associations of "Atomic" (30 Words)

annihilation	The conversion of matter into energy, especially the mutual conversion of a particle and an antiparticle into electromagnetic radiation. The threat of global annihilation.
atom	Atomic particles as a source of nuclear energy. The power of the atom.
bomb	Attack a place or object with a bomb or bombs. A 100 lb van bomb.
cesium	A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal.
detonate	Cause to burst with a violent release of energy. Two other bombs failed to detonate.
detonation	A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction. She was in a control building at the time of detonation.
diatomic	Of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms. Only diatomic molecules are easy to study in this way as larger molecules invariably fragment.
dissociate	Regard as unconnected. Acids dissociate to give hydrogen ions.
dynamics	The branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies. The dynamics of changing social relations.
electrolyte	The ionized or ionizable constituents of a living cell, blood, or other organic matter. The proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health.
electron	An elementary particle with negative charge.
explosive	Likely to cause an outburst of anger or controversy. An explosive issue.
fusion	Referring to food or cooking which incorporates elements of both Eastern and Western cuisine. The fusion of resin and glass fibre in the moulding process.
implode	Burst inward. He lost money when the market imploded.
ion	A particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons. Hydrogen ions.
lithium	Lithium carbonate or another lithium salt used as a mood stabilizing drug.
molecular	Relating to simple or elementary organization–G.A. Miller. Molecular oxygen.
molecule	(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound.
neutron	An elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus.
nuclear	Denoting possessing or involving weapons using nuclear energy. Nuclear war.
nucleate	Form into a nucleus. Small villages nucleate into larger towns and eventually become cities.
nucleus	A discrete mass of grey matter in the central nervous system. The nucleus of a British film producing industry.
ordnance	Military supplies. The ordnance corps.
particle	Any of numerous subatomic constituents of the physical world that interact with each other including electrons neutrinos photons and alpha particles. He agrees without hearing the least particle of evidence.
polymer	A substance which has a molecular structure built up chiefly or completely from a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g. many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.
proton	A stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron.
protoplasm	The substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus.
reactor	Any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements.
thermonuclear	Relating to or involving weapons in which explosive force is produced by thermonuclear reactions. Thermonuclear war.
tiny	A very young child. Tiny feet.