monomolecular

[ mon-oh-muh-lek-yuh-ler ]
/ ˌmɒn oʊ məˈlɛk yə lər /

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

monometallism, monometer, monomethylamine, 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.
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