monomolecular

[ mon-oh-muh-lek-yuh-ler ]

/ ˌmɒn oʊ məˈlɛk yə lər /

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adjective

noting or pertaining to a thickness of one molecule.

having a thickness of one molecule.

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Origin of monomolecular

First recorded in 1875–80; mono- + molecular

OTHER WORDS FROM monomolecular

mon·o·mo·lec·u·lar·ly, adverb

Words nearby monomolecular

monometer, monomethylamine, monomethylhydrazine, monomial, monomode, monomolecular, monomorphemic, monomorphic, monomorphism, monomyoplegia, monomyositis

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British Dictionary definitions for monomolecular

monomolecular

/ (ˌmɒnəʊməˈlɛkjʊlə) /

adjective

of, concerned with, or involving single moleculesa monomolecular layer

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Medical definitions for monomolecular

monomolecular

[ mŏn′ō-mə-lĕk′yə-lər ]

adj.

Of or relating to a single molecule.

Relating to a single layer of molecules.