monatomic

[ mon-uh-tom-ik ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈtɒm ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

having one atom in the molecule.
containing one replaceable atom or group.
having a valence of one.
Also monoatomic.

Origin of monatomic

First recorded in 1840–50; mon- + atomic

OTHER WORDS FROM monatomic

mon·a·tom·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for monatomic

monatomic

monoatomic (ˌmɒnəʊəˈtɒmɪk)

/ (ˌmɒnəˈtɒmɪk) /

adjective chem

(of an element) having or consisting of single atoms argon is a monatomic gas
(of a compound or molecule) having only one atom or group that can be replaced in a chemical reaction
a less common word for monovalent

Medical definitions for monatomic

monatomic
[ mŏn′ə-tŏm′ĭk ]

adj.

Occurring as single atoms.
Having one replaceable atom or radical.
Univalent.

Other words from monatomic

mon′a•tom′ic•al•ly adv.