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pentomic

[ pen-tom-ik ]

adjective

, Military.
  1. pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, each with supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare.


pentomic

/ pɛnˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

  1. denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pentomic1

1955–60; pent- ( def ) + (at)omic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pentomic1

C20: from penta- + atomic

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