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di⋅a⋅tom⋅ic

  [dahy-uh-tom-ik]
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–adjective Chemistry.
1. having two atoms in the molecule.
2. containing two replaceable atoms or groups; binary.
Origin:
1865–70; di- 1 + atomic

Related forms:
di⋅at⋅o⋅mic⋅i⋅ty  [dahy-at-uh-mis-i-tee] , noun
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di·a·tom·ic   (dī'ə-tŏm'ĭk)   
adj.  Made up of two atoms: a diatomic molecule.
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Main Entry: di·atom·ic
Pronunciation: "dI-&-'täm-ik
Function: adjective
: consisting of two atoms : having two atoms in themolecule
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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diatomic di·a·tom·ic (dī'ə-tŏm'ĭk)
adj.
Made up of two atoms.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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