atoom

Dutch (Brabantic)

/aːˈtoːm/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) An atom (building bloc of molecules)
  • (figuratively) A tiny bit

Etymology

Borrowed from French atome derived from Latin atomus (smallest particle) derived from Ancient Greek ἄτομος (indivisible, uncut).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄτομος

Gloss

indivisible, uncut

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