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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM diatomic
di·at·o·mic·i·ty [dahy-at-uh-mis-i-tee], /ˌdaɪ æt əˈmɪs ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby diatomic
diathermy, diathesis, diatom, diatomaceous, diatomaceous earth, diatomic, diatomite, diatonic, diatonicism, diatreme, diatribe
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How to use diatomic in a sentence
The molecule of iodine, for example, is monatomic at 1200 C., but becomes diatomic at the ordinary temperature.
The Mechanism of Life|Stphane LeducHence 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 of diatomic
diatomicity (ˌdaɪætəˈmɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for diatomic
diatomic
[ dī′ə-tŏm′ĭk ]
adj.
Made up of two atoms.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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