I have an idea, but I've heard varying answers. I mean it in the abstract sense (not to literally split an atom, but to figuratively do so). Is it even a common phrase? I do not know the exact context where the phrase would fit.
2007-05-20 07:48:58 · 6 answers · asked by lucasgw8 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Is there any way to use it in a figurative sense?
2007-05-20 07:54:58 · update #1
To split the atom means to examine something very throughly. Examine something word by word or analyze something in minute detail.
2007-05-20 07:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by cidyah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atom Means
2016-12-17 10:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by pires 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to split up the nucleus of an atom, releasing the bonding energy that keeps the nucleus together. Its done by firing neutrons in to a nucleus. In a chain reaction one splitting nucleus releases neutrons that split other nucleii and they go on to release more neutrons, etc.
2007-05-20 07:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by jxt299 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means to carefully consider a situation or matter, taking into account even the smallest details.
2007-05-20 09:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by ey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard it used but for fission.
As in: The plutonium atom was lonely because it's mate had gone fission.
2007-05-20 07:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT KNOW
2007-05-20 07:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋