Synonyms of atomic theory

Noun


1. atomic theory, scientific theory

usage: a theory of the structure of the atom

2. atomism, atomic theory, atomist theory, atomistic theory, theory

usage: (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"

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