Democritus

//dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs// name

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  1. 1
    A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

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"According to Leucippus and Democritus, the atom was indivisible. Today we know that is not true."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

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