different between monatomic vs polyatomic

monatomic

English

Etymology

mon- +? atomic

Adjective

monatomic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule, for example, the noble gases. Note: Strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms.

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polyatomic

English

Etymology

poly- +? atomic

Adjective

polyatomic (comparative more polyatomic, superlative most polyatomic)

  1. (chemistry) (of a molecule or ion) Consisting of three or more atoms.

Translations

See also

  • monatomic
  • diatomic

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