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Who coined the term 'atom' to describe the smallest indivisible particle?
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Aristotle
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- Aristotle
- Democritus
- Plato
- Socrates
Explanation & Context
Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus is credited with coining the term 'atom' (from the Greek word 'atomos' meaning indivisible).
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