atomic

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈtɔm.ɪk/
/əˈtɒm.ɪk/
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An atomic operation.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.

Antonyms
molecular
Example Sentences
  • A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.
2 Definition

Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.

Example Sentences
  • We built a small atomic bomb in the garage.
3 Definition

Infinitesimally small.

Example Sentences
  • The hairs on a bedbug are almost atomic.
4 Definition

Unable to be split or made any smaller.

Example Sentences
  • A bit is an atomic item of data.
5 Definition

Of an operation: guaranteed to complete either fully or not at all while waiting in a pause, and running synchronously when called by multiple asynchronous threads.

Example Sentences
  • In order to avoid race conditions, this operation has to be atomic.
6 Definition

(of a commit in a VCS) Containing a single change, as opposed to involving numerous unrelated changes.