pentomic

pentomic
/pen tom"ik/, adj. Mil.
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.
[1955-60; PENT- + (AT)OMIC]

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