Meaning & use
diatomic
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Composed of two atoms, especially referring to a molecule made of two atoms of the same or different elements.
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Oxygen gas exists naturally as a diatomic molecule, O2.
Chlorine is a diatomic element under normal atmospheric conditions.
A note on using this word
Seven elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, naturally occur as diatomic molecules in their elemental form.
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monatomicpolyatomic
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