monatomic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adjective[edit]
monatomic (not comparable)
- (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.
Usage notes[edit]
Not to be confused with the similar sounding monotonic.
Translations[edit]
consisting of a single atom
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