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Definition of Monatomic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom. "Helium and argon are monatomic gases"

Definition of Monatomic

1. adv. Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic.

Definition of Monatomic

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule; for example: the noble gases. Note: strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms. ¹

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Definition of Monatomic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Monatomic

1. Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic. Having the equivalence or replacing power of an atom of hydrogen; univalent; as, the methyl radical is monatomic. Origin: Mon- + atomic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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