Atomiferous

/ˌætəˈmɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or producing atoms; characterized by the presence of atoms.

Etymology

From atom + -ferous (from Latin ferre, 'to bear'). A rare, technical adjective created to describe things that contain or are composed of atoms.

Kelly Says

This word is almost never used because it's redundant—saying something is 'atomiferous' is like saying water is 'hydrogen-oxygen-bearing,' when you could just call it water.

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