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Question
The Greek word 'atomos,' from which the term 'atom' is derived, means:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher, proposed that matter was made of small, uncuttable particles. He named these particles 'atomos,' which is Greek for 'indivisible' or 'not able to be cut.'
Hint
Recall the historical origin of the term and its meaning.