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Who coined the word 'atom'?
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Democritus
  • B Thomson
  • C E Rutherford
  • D John Dalton
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The correct answer is: Democritus
The word "atomos" was coined by a Greek philosopher named Democritus.

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