Monatomic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monatomic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) 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.
Meaning
(chemistry) 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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monoatomic, diatomic, molecular, homoatomic, monomolecular, monocarbon.
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