diatomic

adj, noun — 3 senses

diatomic

adj

UK /daɪəˈtɒmɪk/

Etymology From di- + atomic.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Consisting of two atoms.

Of a molecule etc.

diatomic molecule
diatomic element

Derived terms: diatomically, diatomicity
Related terms: dibromine, dichlorine, difluorine, dihydrogen, dinitrogen, dioxygen, heteronuclear, homonuclear

diatomic

noun

Etymology From di- + atomic.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A diatomic molecule or other species.

diatomic

adj

Etymology From diatom + -ic.

1

Rare Of or relating to diatoms.

Cytological studies of the silicon diatomic cell wall, exhibiting the most beautiful diatoms appearance, are presented by Karsten and Holzinger, by Witkowski, and by others.2019, Joseph Seckbach, Richard Gordon, Diatoms: Fundamentals and Applications, page xxiv:

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