Monatomic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom; "helium and argon are monatomic gases".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Monatomic elements, such as helium, exist as single atoms rather than molecules in their elemental state.
- The noble gases, excluding krypton and xenon compounds, are typically monatomic in nature.
- Argon is a monatomic gas that does not readily react with other elements at room temperature.
- The monatomic nature of radon makes it highly sensitive to the surrounding environment.
- Helium and neon are monatomic gases with distinct properties that set them apart from other elements.