Diatomic

/ˌdaɪəˈtɑːmɪk/
adjective

Something described as diatomic consists of two atoms.

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule because it contains two atoms.
Visual representation of "diatomic" - Something described as diatomic consists of two atoms.

Often appears as...

  • diatomic molecule
  • diatomic gas

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adjective

Something described as diatomic consists of two atoms.

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule because it contains two atoms.
Visual representation of "diatomic" - Something described as diatomic consists of two atoms.

Often appears as...

  • diatomic molecule
  • diatomic gas

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "diatomic"
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Chemistry Specific

Used mainly in scientific contexts, particularly when discussing chemical makeup of molecules.

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Chlorine is another diatomic element found in nature.
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Not Always Visible

Diatomic refers to a pair of atoms, not parts that can be seen with the naked eye.

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Even though it's diatomic, hydrogen gas is invisible.
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Common Misconception

Diatomic is often confused with 'diagram,' but they have different meanings.

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He sketched a diagram of diatomic nitrogen molecules.
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Chemistry Specific

Used mainly in scientific contexts, particularly when discussing chemical makeup of molecules.

Illustration for Chemistry Specific
Chlorine is another diatomic element found in nature.
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Not Always Visible

Diatomic refers to a pair of atoms, not parts that can be seen with the naked eye.

Illustration for Not Always Visible
Even though it's diatomic, hydrogen gas is invisible.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Misconception

Diatomic is often confused with 'diagram,' but they have different meanings.

Illustration for Common Misconception
He sketched a diagram of diatomic nitrogen molecules.
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Chemistry Specific

Used mainly in scientific contexts, particularly when discussing chemical makeup of molecules.

Illustration for Chemistry Specific
Chlorine is another diatomic element found in nature.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Visible

Diatomic refers to a pair of atoms, not parts that can be seen with the naked eye.

Illustration for Not Always Visible
Even though it's diatomic, hydrogen gas is invisible.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Misconception

Diatomic is often confused with 'diagram,' but they have different meanings.

Illustration for Common Misconception
He sketched a diagram of diatomic nitrogen molecules.
Visual representation of the word "Diatomic"

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Ross Lovegrove: The...

Those holes you see there are very filtered-down, watered-down versions of the extremity of the diatomic structures. It goes with the flow of the polymer and you'll see -- there's an image coming up right now that shows the full thing. It's great to have companies in Italy who support this way of dreaming.

Video examples

Ross Lovegrove: The...

Those holes you see there are very filtered-down, watered-down versions of the extremity of the diatomic structures. It goes with the flow of the polymer and you'll see -- there's an image coming up right now that shows the full thing. It's great to have companies in Italy who support this way of dreaming.

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