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Democritus.

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

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

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

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