adjective
1 rare Of the nature of an atom or atoms; consisting of or involving atoms. Compare "atomic".
2Chiefly . Designating or adhering to the doctrine of atoms as understood in ancient Greek philosophy or later.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edmund Bolton (?1575/5–?1634), antiquary and historian. From atom + -ical.
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