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mon⋅a⋅tom⋅ic

[mon-uh-tom-ik]
–adjective Chemistry.
1. having one atom in the molecule.
2. containing one replaceable atom or group.
3. having a valence of one.


Origin:
1840–50; mon- + atomic


mon⋅a⋅tom⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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mon·a·tom·ic   (mŏn'ə-tŏm'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Occurring as single atoms: Helium is a monatomic gas.

  2. Having one replaceable atom or radical.

  3. Univalent.

mon'a·tom'ic·al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: mon·atom·ic
Pronunciation: "män-&-'täm-ik
Function: adjective
1 : consisting of one atom; especially : having but one atom in the molecule
2 : MONOVALENT 1
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monatomic mon·a·tom·ic (mŏn'ə-tŏm'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Occurring as single atoms.

  2. Having one replaceable atom or radical.

  3. Univalent.


mon'a·tom'ic·al·ly adv.

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