Definition of 'atomist theory'

Noun

1. (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"
      Synonyms: atomism atomic theory atomistic theory
      Antonyms: holism holistic theory

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