pentomic
[ pen-tom-ik ]
/ pɛnˈtɒm ɪk /
adjective Military.
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.
Origin of pentomic
1955–60;
pent- +
(at)omic
Words nearby pentomic
British Dictionary definitions for pentomic
pentomic
/ (pɛnˈtɒmɪk) /
adjective
denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare
Word Origin for pentomic
C20: from
penta- +
atomic