Definition of Atomic theory

1. Noun. A theory of the structure of the atom.

Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Group relationships: Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Nucleonics
Specialized synonyms: Bohr Theory, Rutherford Atom

2. Noun. (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles. "The ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe"
Exact synonyms: Atomism, Atomist Theory, Atomistic Theory
Generic synonyms: Theory
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Derivative terms: Atomistic, Atomistical
Antonyms: Holism

Definition of Atomic theory

1. Noun. (physics) The theory that all gross matter is composed of atoms. ¹

2. Noun. (physics) Any of several theories that explain the structure of the atom, and of subatomic particles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Atomic theory

1. That chemical compounds are formed by the union of atoms in certain definite proportions; in its modern form, first advanced in 1803 by John Dalton. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomic Theory

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atomic number 95
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atomic reactor
atomic spectrum
atomic theory (current term)
atomic time
atomic volume
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atomic weight
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atomic winter
atomic winters
atomical
atomically
atomician
atomicians

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