Monatomic vs. Diatomic

Monatomicadjective

(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.

Monatomicadverb

Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic.

Monatomicadjective

of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom;

Diatomicadjective

Consisting of two atoms.

Diatomicnoun

(chemistry) A diatomic molecule or other species

Diatomicadjective

Containing two atoms.

Diatomicadjective

of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms;

Diatomicadjective

consisting of two atoms