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diatomic Definition

di·atom·ic (dī′ə täm′ik)

adjective

  1. having two atoms in the molecule
  2. having two replaceable atoms or radicals in the molecule

Etymology: di- + atomic

diatomic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • molecule: Explain, in general terms, the bonding of atoms to form a diatomic molecule.
  • gas: For an ideal diatomic gas, gamma can be shown to be exactly 1.4.
  • oxygen: Bacteria also release diatomic Oxygen into the atmosphere thus making Mars inhabitable.

Browse dictionary entries near diatomic

  1. ‹ diatom
  2. ‹ diathesis
  3. ‹ diathermy
  4. ‹ diathermic
  5. ‹ diathermancy
  6. ‹ diatessaron
  7. ‹ diastrophism
  8. ‹ diastole
  9. ‹ diaster
  10. ‹ diastema
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