atomic clocks

A form of atomic clock — An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of atomic clock
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