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atomus
3 English words descend from Latin
atomus
, most common first.
atom
The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
atomus
Synonym of atom.
atomy
A tiny particle; an atom, a mote, a speck.