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
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.
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