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monatomic
[ mon-uh-tom-ik ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈtɒm ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
having one atom in the molecule.
containing one replaceable atom or group.
having a valence of one.
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Also monoatomic.
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British Dictionary definitions for monatomic
monatomic
monoatomic (ˌmɒnəʊəˈtɒmɪk)
/ (ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk) /
adjective chem
(of an element) having or consisting of single atomsargon is a monatomic gas
(of a compound or molecule) having only one atom or group that can be replaced in a chemical reaction
a less common word for monovalent
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Medical definitions for monatomic
monatomic
[ mŏn′ə-tŏm′ĭk ]
adj.
Occurring as single atoms.
Having one replaceable atom or radical.
Univalent.
Other words from monatomic
mon′a•tom′ic•al•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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