monatomic

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English

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Etymology

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From mon- +‎ atomic.

Adjective

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monatomic (not comparable)

  1. (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

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Not to be confused with the similar sounding monotonic.

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