English Explanatory Dictionary

diatomic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consisting of two atoms.
noun
  1. A diatomic molecule or other species.
adj
  1. Of or relating to diatoms.

Pronunciation

/daɪəˈtɒmɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-diatomic.wav

Word forms

diatomic diatomics

Etymology

From di- + atomic.

Synonyms

diatomaceous

Related words

dibromine dichlorine difluorine dihydrogen dinitrogen dioxygen heteronuclear homonuclear

Derived words

diatomically diatomicity
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