Monatomic vs. Monovalent

Monatomicadjective

(chemistry) Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule, for example, the noble gases. Note: Strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms.

Monovalentadjective

(chemistry) univalent.

Monatomicadverb

Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic.

Monovalentadjective

Having a valence of one; univalent. See Univalent.

Monatomicadjective

of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom;

‘helium and argon are monatomic gases’;

Monovalentadjective

containing only one kind of antibody

Monovalentadjective

having a valence of 1