Associations to the word «Monatomic»

Wiktionary

MONATOMIC, adjective. (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.

Dictionary definition

MONATOMIC, adjective. Of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom; "helium and argon are monatomic gases".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats