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

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