atomism (n)
atomic theory (n)
atomist theory (n)
atomistic theory (n)

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def (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
examples the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe
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Hypernym theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Derivationally related form atomism → atomistical
Derivationally related form atomism → atomistic
Antonym atomism → holism
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Derivationally related form atomistical → atomism
Derivationally related form atomistic → atomism
Hyponym theory
Member of this domain - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Antonym holism → atomism

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