What is the root of our word atom and how is it misleading?

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Gary Allen · Answer 1 · 2018-10-19T01:21:06+0000

The word “atom” comes from the Greek word atomos. The a means not and tomos means cut, the greek definition is 'uncuttable' This is misleading because atoms can actually be split.

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