monoatomic

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Adjective monoatomic has 1 sense

monatomic, monoatomic - of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom; "helium and argon are monatomic gases"

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Term: Monoatomic

Description:

Monoatomic refers to a substance or particle that consists of a single atom. It can describe both elements and compounds.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Adjective

1. Relating to or consisting of single atoms.

2. Pertaining to or characteristic of a monatomic substance.

3. Referring to a chemical species that exists as a single atom.

Example sentences:

The noble gases in Group 18 of the periodic table are monatomic.
Some monatomic ions, such as the helium ion (He+), have a 1+ charge.

Sense 2:

Noun

1. A monatomic particle or substance.

Example sentences:

Nanoparticles can exist as monatomics.
The study focused on the properties of various monatomics.