单词 | pentomic |
释义 | pentomic in British English (pɛnˈtɒmɪk) adjective denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare Word origin C20: from penta- + atomicpentomic in American English (penˈtɑmɪk) adjective Military pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, eachwith supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare Word origin [1955–60; pent- + (at)omic]This word is first recorded in the period 1955–60. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cassette, geodesic dome, opioid, rite of passage, rolloutDefinition of 'pentomic' |
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