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| Atomism | A generalized atom or a bounded, material object (of whatever size) that is active, and involved in processes that keep it active. The processes here referred to being thermodynamic engine processes. |
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| Active atomism | Being active is to have the property of possessing, or drawing upon an energy supply to do work. Active entities can exchange energy over time, and the term action refers to the integrated product of energy and time. |
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| Human atomism | A human being defined abstractly as a generalized atom. |
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| Ensemble | A set of essentially similar atomism, continually engaged in interactions (e.g. collisions). |
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