monolayer

American

[mon-uh-ley-er] / ˌmɒn əˈleɪ ər /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

molecular film.

monolayer British

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə /

noun

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

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