diatomic
[ dahy-uh-tom-ik ]
adjectiveChemistry.
having two atoms in the molecule.
containing two replaceable atoms or groups; binary.
Origin of diatomic
1Other words from diatomic
- di·at·o·mic·i·ty [dahy-at-uh-mis-i-tee], /ˌdaɪ æt əˈmɪs ɪ ti/, noun
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How to use diatomic in a sentence
The molecule of iodine, for example, is monatomic at 1200 C., but becomes diatomic at the ordinary temperature.
The Mechanism of Life | Stphane LeducHence it may be inferred that this value is typical for diatomic molecules.
British Dictionary definitions for diatomic
diatomic
/ (ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk) /
adjective
((of a compound or molecule))
containing two atoms
containing two characteristic groups or atoms: ethylene glycol is a diatomic alcohol
Derived forms of diatomic
- diatomicity (ˌdaɪætəˈmɪsɪtɪ), noun
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