monatomic

monatomic Definition

mon·atom·ic (män′ə täm′ik)

adjective

1. consisting of one atom: said of a molecule
2. having one atom in the molecule
containing one replaceable atom or atomic group
monovalent (sense )

Etymology: mon- + atomic

monatomic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

gas: The partition function Z. Macroscopic functions of state in terms of Z. Equation of state for an ideal monatomic gas.
molecule: It even happens in monatomic molecules - molecules of noble gases, like helium, which consist of a single atom.
element: The six affinity units of this nucleus can be saturated by six monatomic elements.

Browse dictionary entries near monatomic