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diatomic

/dahy-uh-tom-ik/US // ˌdaɪ əˈtɒm ɪk //UK // (ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk) //

二原子,二原子的,二次原子,二元

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : having two atoms in the molecule.
    • : containing two replaceable atoms or groups; binary.

Examples

  • The molecule of iodine, for example, is monatomic at 1200 C., but becomes diatomic at the ordinary temperature.

  • Hence it may be inferred that this value is typical for diatomic molecules.