diatomic

See also: diatòmic

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /daɪəˈtɒmɪk/
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Etymology 1

From di- +‎ atomic.

Adjective

diatomic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry, of a molecule etc.) Consisting of two atoms.
    Coordinate terms: monatomic, triatomic, tetratomic
    diatomic molecule;   diatomic element
Derived terms
Translations

See also

diatomic elemental allotropes
types of diatomic molecule

Noun

diatomic (plural diatomics)

  1. (chemistry) A diatomic molecule or other species.
    Coordinate terms: monatomic, triatomic, tetratomic

Etymology 2

From diatom +‎ -ic.

Adjective

diatomic (not comparable)

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