monoatomic

[ mon-oh-uh-tom-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. monatomic.

monoatomic

/ ˌmɒnəʊəˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

1. a variant of monatomic

Example Sentences

"It has long been known that when electrons are injected into a solid surface, atoms that make up the surface are ejected as monoatomic positive ions," explains Dr. Tachibana.

From Science Daily

Einstein wrote three papers on the quantum theory of the monoatomic ideal gas.

From Salon

Convinced that the method developed by Bose for light also had application to atoms as well, Einstein proceeded to develop the quantum theory of the monoatomic ideal gas:

From Scientific American