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1. (adj.) monatomic
having one atom in the molecule.
2. monatomic
containing one replaceable atom or group.
3. monatomic
having a valence of one.
Etymology: (1885–90)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) monatomic, monoatomic
of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom
"helium and argon are monatomic gases"
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1. (adverb) monatomic
consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic
2. (adverb) monatomic
having the equivalence or replacing power of an atom of hydrogen; univalent; as, the methyl radical is monatomic
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