diatomic
[ dahy-uh-tom-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ əˈtɒm ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
having two atoms in the molecule.
containing two replaceable atoms or groups; binary.
Nearby words
diathermy, diathesis, diatom, diatomaceous, diatomaceous earth, diatomic, diatomite, diatonic, diatonicism, diatreme, diatribe
Related forms
di·at·o·mic·i·ty [dahy-at-uh-mis-i-tee] /ˌdaɪ æt əˈmɪs ɪ ti/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Hence it may be inferred that this value is typical for diatomic molecules.
British Dictionary definitions for diatomic
diatomic
/ (ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk) /
adjective
((of a compound or molecule))
- containing two atoms
- containing two characteristic groups or atomsethylene glycol is a diatomic alcohol
Derived Forms
diatomicity (ˌdaɪætəˈmɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for diatomic
diatomic
[ dī′ə-tŏm′ĭk ]
adj.
Made up of two atoms.
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