Full record for atomics n.

Definition the science of atoms and atomic energy
OED requirements antedating 1919
Comment Roger Wilcox submitted a cite from a 1987 reprint of Frank Herbert's "Dune". Mike Christie located the cite in the original 1965 magazine appearance. Charlie Petit submitted a cite from a reprint of Lester del Rey's "Nerves"; Mike Christie verified this in the 1942 original magazine appearance. The OED has a 1919 example in a scientific journal.
Last modified 6 July, 2008