English Explanatory Dictionary

monatomic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule, for example, the noble gases. Note: Strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

monatomic

Etymology

From mon- + atomic.

Derived words

monatomically nonmonatomic
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