monolayer

[ mon-uh-ley-er ]

noun

, Physical Chemistry.

1. molecular film.

monolayer

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə /

noun

1. a single layer of atoms or molecules adsorbed on a surface Also calledmolecular film

Word History and Origins

Origin of monolayer¹

First recorded in 1930–35; mono- + layer