monolayer

American  

[mon-uh-ley-er] / ˌmɒn əˈleɪ ər /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

1. molecular film.

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monolayer British  

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə /

noun

1. Also called: molecular film.  a single layer of atoms or molecules adsorbed on a surface

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Etymology

Origin of monolayer

First recorded in 1930–35; mono- + layer

Example Sentences

In current experiments, the laser removed 1 per cent of a monolayer in just 0.2 milliseconds.

From Science Daily

"Our work was unprecedented in that we synthesized a 2D material with two isotopes of the same element but with different masses, and we joined the isotopes laterally in a controlled and gradual manner in a single monolayer crystal," Xiao said.

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They observed a new and unexpected mechanism for this process where a new grain was seeded within one monolayer, whose structure was templated by the adjacent layer.

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An innovative approach to further reduce the size of NCs involves introducing metal atoms into self-assembled monolayer films on flat surfaces.

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However, it is crucial to exercise caution in ensuring that the arrangement of metal atoms on these surfaces does not disrupt the ordered nature of these monolayer films.

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