Definition of Tetratomic
1. a. Consisting of four atoms; having four atoms in the molecule, as phosphorus and arsenic.
Definition of Tetratomic
1. Adjective. (chemistry of a molecule etc) consisting of four atoms ¹
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Medical Definition of Tetratomic
1.
Consisting of four atoms; having four atoms in the molecule, as phosphorus and arsenic.
Having a valence of four; quadrivalent; tetravalent; sometimes, in a specific sense, having four hydroxyl groups, whether acid or basic.
Origin: Tetra- + atomic.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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