atomique

Atomique is the French adjective meaning "atomic" or "relating to atoms." It derives from the Greek atomos, meaning "indivisible," via Latin and later scientific usage in French. In French, atomique is used as an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine singular; the plural form is atomiques. The word is commonly employed to emphasize fundamental or elemental characteristics in science, technology, and culture.

In scientific contexts, atomique denotes relation to atoms or atomic theory. It appears in many established terms such as énergie atomique (nuclear energy), physique atomique (atomic physics), and chimie atomique (atomic chemistry). Other related phrases include masse atomique (atomic mass) and nombre atomique (the atomic number, symbolized by Z). The term can also appear in discussions of quantum states, spectroscopy, and other areas that focus on atomic-scale phenomena.

Beyond science, atomique is used in everyday language and in arts and media to evoke precision, modernity, or scientific imagery. It may appear in titles, branding, or descriptive prose to convey a sense of energy, futurism, or foundational significance. There is no single universally recognized entity named "Atomique," but the word is widely understood in francophone contexts as indicating atomic or fundamental aspects of a subject.

See also: Atom, Atomic number, Atomic physics, Nuclear energy, Isotopes, Subatomic particle.