Definition of Atomic clock

1. Noun. A timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules.

Specialized synonyms: Ammonia Clock, Caesium Clock
Generic synonyms: Horologe, Timekeeper, Timepiece

Definition of Atomic clock

1. Noun. An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium. ¹

2. Noun. (proscribed) A radio clock. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomic Clock

atom bomb
atom bombs
atom physics
atom smasher
atom smashers
atomate
atomic
atomic-number
atomic-weight
atomic absorption spectrophotometry
atomic authorization
atomic batteries
atomic battery
atomic bomb
atomic bombs
atomic clock (current term)
atomic clocks
atomic cocktail
atomic core
atomic energy
atomic explosion
atomic force microscope
atomic force microscopy
atomic forensics
atomic heat
atomic nuclei

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