mon·a·tom·ic (m n  -tm  k)adj. 1. Occurring as single atoms: Helium is a monatomic gas. 2. Having one replaceable atom or radical. 3. Univalent. mon a·tomic·al·ly adv. |
monatomic [ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk], monoatomic [ˌmɒnəʊəˈtɒmɪk]
adj Chem
1. (Chemistry) (of an element) having or consisting of single atoms argon is a monatomic gas
2. (Chemistry) (of a compound or molecule) having only one atom or group that can be replaced in a chemical reaction
3. (Chemistry) a less common word for monovalent
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| Adj. | 1. | monatomic - of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom; "helium and argon are monatomic gases" |
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