Basic unit in chem class (4)

I believe the answer is:

atom

(Other definitions for atom that I've seen before include "An explosive particle as in bomb" , "Moat (anag.)" , "Particle; molecule" , "It was once thought to be smallest particle of matter" , "A mighty particle, can be explosive" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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