atomic
gb/ətˈɑmɪk/ us/ətˈɑmɪk/
B2
Inglês
~ 6200
atomi, nukleáris, elemi, atomikus, ütős
B2
TECHNICAL
1
atomi
B2
Padrão de uso:
atomic [noun]
Researchers used a powerful microscope to study the material’s atomic structure.
A kutatók nagy teljesítményű mikroszkóppal vizsgálták az anyag atomi szerkezetét.
At the atomic level, metals behave very differently from how they appear to us.
Atomi szinten a fémek egészen másképp viselkednek, mint amilyennek számunkra látszanak.
The atomic weight of carbon is approximately twelve.
Atomic theory explains how different elements combine to form compounds.
The experiment measured tiny changes in the atomic arrangement of the crystal.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We learned about atomic structure in chemistry class.
Kémiaórán az atomi szerkezetről tanultunk.
Water looks simple, but it is complex on the atomic level.
A víz egyszerűnek tűnik, de atomi szinten összetett.
The teacher drew an atomic model on the board.
This chart shows the atomic weight of each element.
Scientists can now see changes in atomic positions.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "atomic" with "nuclear" and use them interchangeably. Use "atomic" for general talk about atoms in chemistry and physics, and "nuclear" mainly for the nucleus of an atom or for energy and weapons.
Significado
relating to atoms in science
Colocações
atomic structure
|atomic level
|atomic weight
|atomic theory
|atomic radius
|atomic interactions
Sinónimos
atomic-scale (More explicit about focusing on the very small size of atoms; used mainly in technical writing.)
Antónimos
macroscopic (Describes things large enough to be seen without a microscope, the opposite scale from atomic.)
Temas
science
|physics
|chemistry
Definição
About atoms, the very small parts that make up all chemical elements and matter.
Relating to atoms, considered as the basic units of chemical elements and matter.
B2
2
nukleáris
B2
Padrão de uso:
atomic [bomb/weapon/energy/explosion/test]
The first atomic bomb was tested in the desert in 1945.
Az első atombombát 1945-ben a sivatagban tesztelték.
Many people protested against the country’s new atomic weapons program.
Sokan tiltakoztak az ország új atomfegyverprogramja ellen.
Some nations still rely heavily on atomic energy for electricity.
Footage of early atomic tests shows huge mushroom clouds.
The treaty aims to prevent the spread of atomic technology for military use.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The city was destroyed by an atomic bomb.
A várost egy atombomba pusztította el.
Many people are afraid of atomic weapons.
Sokan félnek az atomfegyverektől.
Some countries use atomic energy to make power for homes.
The film shows the first atomic test in the desert.
The two leaders talked about reducing atomic arms.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "atomic" when "nuclear" would sound more natural in modern English (for example, "atomic power plant" instead of the more common "nuclear power plant"). "Atomic" is now mainly kept in fixed phrases like "atomic bomb" or in historical contexts like "the atomic age."
Significado
relating to nuclear weapons or energy
Colocações
atomic bomb
|atomic weapon
|atomic energy
|atomic test
|atomic explosion
|atomic warfare
Sinónimos
nuclear (The standard modern word in this context; often replaces "atomic" in current usage except in set phrases like "atomic bomb".)
Antónimos
conventional (Describes weapons that do not use nuclear energy, the usual contrast with atomic or nuclear weapons.)
Temas
science
|war
|history
|politics
Definição
About nuclear power or nuclear weapons, like an atomic bomb.
Relating to nuclear energy, especially nuclear weapons and their explosions.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
atomic [unit/component/element/fact]
In this model, every preference is built from a few atomic factors.
Ebben a modellben minden preferencia néhány elemi tényezőből épül fel.
The database treats each record as an atomic unit of information.
Az adatbázis minden rekordot elemi információegységként kezel.
He tried to break the problem down into atomic tasks that could be assigned to different team members.
In logic, an atomic sentence contains no logical connectives like "and" or "or."
The designer defined a set of atomic components that can be reused across the whole app.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Each question is an atomic unit in the survey.
A felmérésben minden kérdés elemi egység.
We broke the job into small, atomic tasks.
A munkát apró, elemi feladatokra bontottuk.
An atomic fact cannot be split into smaller facts.
This system uses atomic elements to build complex ideas.
The app is made from many atomic parts.
Erro comum:
Learners may assume this meaning always refers to physical atoms. In technical writing, "atomic" often just means "smallest useful unit" in an abstract system, not a real atom.
Significado
basic indivisible unit in a system
Colocações
atomic unit
|atomic component
|atomic element of
|atomic fact
|atomic concept
|atomic task
Sinónimos
indivisible (General word meaning something cannot be divided; "atomic" emphasizes being a fundamental building block in a system.)
Antónimos
composite (Describes something made of several parts, opposite of a single atomic unit.)
Temas
science
|mathematics
|logic
Definição
So small and basic in a system that you cannot split it into smaller useful parts.
Being the smallest possible unit in a system, not further divisible without losing its identity or function.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
atomikus
C1
Padrão de uso:
atomic [operation/transaction/update/action]
The counter must be incremented with an atomic operation to avoid race conditions.
A versenyhelyzetek elkerüléséhez a számlálót atomikus művelettel kell növelni.
The database guarantees that each transaction is atomic, consistent, isolated, and durable.
Az adatbázis garantálja, hogy minden tranzakció atomikus, konzisztens, izolált és tartós.
Use this method to perform an atomic update on the shared variable.
Without atomic instructions, the program may produce unpredictable results.
They added support for atomic writes to prevent data corruption during power failures.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The system uses an atomic operation to change the value.
A rendszer atomikus műveletet használ az érték megváltoztatására.
An atomic transaction is fully done or not done at all.
Az atomikus tranzakció vagy teljesen végrehajtódik, vagy egyáltalán nem.
We need an atomic update so two threads do not clash.
This function makes one atomic change to the file.
If an action is atomic, you cannot see it half-finished.
Erro comum:
Learners may think this meaning is about atoms or size. In computing, "atomic" only means that an action cannot be broken into visible smaller steps.
Significado
indivisible operation in computing
Colocações
atomic operation
|atomic transaction
|atomic update
|atomic action
|atomic instruction
|atomic commit
Sinónimos
all-or-nothing (Informal description of the same idea; "atomic" is the precise technical term.)
Antónimos
non-atomic (Technical opposite meaning an operation can be interrupted or observed in a partial state.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|engineering
Definição
In computing, done as one whole step, so it cannot stop in the middle or be seen halfway done.
In computing, describing an operation that is performed completely or not at all, without any visible intermediate state.
C1
INFORMAL
5
ütős
B2
Padrão de uso:
atomic [performance/party/punch/bass]
The band delivered an atomic performance that shook the whole venue.
A zenekar olyan ütős koncertet adott, hogy beleremegett az egész hely.
That curry has an atomic kick—you only need a little.
Ez a curry ütősen csípős – elég belőle egy kevés.
The DJ dropped an atomic bass line that made everyone jump.
After an atomic argument, they both needed time to cool down.
The final scene hits with atomic emotional force.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The show was atomic and very exciting.
A műsor nagyon ütős és izgalmas volt.
This sauce has an atomic taste, so be careful.
Ennek a szósznak ütős íze van, úgyhogy óvatosan vele.
The team gave an atomic effort in the last game.
The music was atomic and very loud.
He ended the speech with an atomic joke that made everyone laugh.
Erro comum:
Learners may assume this informal sense is common everywhere. In fact, it is relatively rare and mostly used for dramatic or creative effect. In normal speech, words like "amazing" or "powerful" are more common.
Significado
extremely powerful or impressive
Colocações
an atomic performance
|an atomic party
|atomic bass
|atomic punch
|atomic blast of flavor
Sinónimos
explosive (Similar strong and sudden feeling; "atomic" sounds more playful and exaggerated.)
Antónimos
tame (Suggests something is weak or not exciting, the opposite of "atomic" in this sense.)
Temas
slang
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very strong or very impressive, like a big explosion.
Extremely powerful, intense, or impressive, often with a suggestion of being explosive.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
atomic
IPA
GB/ətˈɑmɪk/
US/ətˈɑmɪk/
Sílabas e acento
atom - ic (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: atomic
Família de palavras
Core family
atom
noun B1
Related words
atomize
verb
atomization
noun
Advanced or less common
subatomic
adjective
atomically
adverb
Expressões
atomic age
1/ətˈɑmɪk ˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
historical era of nuclear technology
The period in history when people began using nuclear power and atomic weapons.
Exemplos
- The atomic age began with the first nuclear tests in the 1940s.
- Magazines from the 1950s show great hope and fear about the atomic age.
- Architecture and design from the early atomic age often looks very futuristic.
atomic bomb
1/ətˈɑmɪk bˈɑm/
fixed phrase
nuclear weapon using fission
A powerful bomb that uses energy from splitting atoms, also called a nuclear bomb.
Exemplos
- The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
- Many countries signed a treaty to stop testing atomic bombs.
- Films often show the terrible effects of an atomic bomb.
atomic clock
1/ətˈɑmɪk klˈɑk/
fixed phrase
technical
extremely accurate clock using atoms
A very accurate clock that keeps time by measuring tiny changes in atoms.
Exemplos
- GPS satellites carry atomic clocks to provide precise timing.
- The official time in many countries is set by an atomic clock.
- Atomic clocks are used in scientific experiments that need exact time.
atomic energy
1/ətˈɑmɪk ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
energy from nuclear reactions
Energy that comes from changes inside atoms, used in nuclear power stations and weapons.
Exemplos
- The country invested heavily in atomic energy after the oil crisis.
- Supporters say atomic energy can help reduce carbon emissions.
- In the 1950s, atomic energy was seen as a symbol of progress.
atomic level
1/ətˈɑmɪk lˈɛvəl/
fixed phrase
technical
scale of individual atoms
A way of looking at something by thinking about its atoms, not the whole object.
Exemplos
- At the atomic level, the surface of the metal is not smooth at all.
- Chemists study how molecules behave at the atomic level.
- New microscopes allow scientists to see changes at the atomic level.
atomic mass
1/ətˈɑmɪk mˈæs/
fixed phrase
technical
mass of one atom of an element
How heavy one atom of an element is, usually shown as a number in the periodic table.
Exemplos
- The atomic mass of oxygen is about sixteen.
- Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
- Students used the periodic table to find the atomic mass of each element.
atomic number
1/ətˈɑmɪk nˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
number of protons in an element
The number of protons in one atom of a chemical element; it shows the element’s place in the periodic table.
Exemplos
- Hydrogen has the atomic number 1.
- Elements in the periodic table are arranged by atomic number.
- Uranium, with atomic number 92, is used as nuclear fuel.
atomic weapon
1/ətˈɑmɪk wˈɛpən/
fixed phrase
weapon using nuclear explosion
A weapon, like a bomb or missile, that explodes using nuclear power from atoms.
Exemplos
- The treaty aims to limit the spread of atomic weapons.
- Some nations refuse to give up their atomic weapons.
- Debates about atomic weapons are common in international politics.
atomic weight
1/ətˈɑmɪk wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
relative mass of atoms of an element
An older name for the average mass of atoms of an element compared to a standard atom.
Exemplos
- The chart lists the atomic weight of each element.
- Scientists now often use the term "relative atomic mass" instead of "atomic weight."
- Differences in isotopes change the atomic weight slightly.
atomic nucleus
1/ətˈɑmɪk nˈukliəs/
fixed phrase
technical
central core of an atom
The tiny center of an atom that holds protons and neutrons.
Exemplos
- Most of an atom’s mass is in the atomic nucleus.
- The atomic nucleus carries a positive charge because of the protons.
- Electrons move around the atomic nucleus in different energy levels.
- Nuclear power plants use energy released from changes in the atomic nucleus.
- The discovery of the atomic nucleus changed ideas about matter.