atomic
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Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that explains how matter and energy behave at the atomic and sub atomic scale.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz was more important than "dozens of atomic bombs".
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
The newly reported findings focus on how gallium behaves at the atomic level, revealing properties that challenge decades of scientific understanding.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Fusion requires heating and compressing nuclear fuel to make superheated plasma in which atomic nuclei combine, releasing energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mother and I watched him, expecting the dreaded atomic blowup.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing atomic
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