monatomically
əˈtɒm adjective Chemistry.
1.
having one atom in the molecule.
2.
containing one replaceable atom or group.
3.
having a valence of one.
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monatomic or monoatomic (ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk, ˌmɒnəʊəˈtɒmɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of an element) having or consisting of single atoms: argon is a monatomic gas |
| 2. | (of a compound or molecule) having only one atom or group that can be replaced in a chemical reaction |
| 3. | a less common word for monovalent |
| monoatomic or monoatomic | |
| —adj | |
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monatomic mon·a·tom·ic (mŏn'ə-tŏm'ĭk)
adj.
Occurring as single atoms.
Having one replaceable atom or radical.
Univalent.
mon'a·tom'ic·al·ly adv.
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