Definition | In the SF sense, using the energy within the atomic nucleus. |
OED requirements | antedating 1914 |
Earliest cite | H.G. Wells. 'The World Set Free' |
Comment | There is an 1882 cite for "atomic physics", but nothing prior to 1914 for the science fictional senses such as "atomic aeroplane". |
Last modified | 6 July, 2008 |