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Polyatomic

Polˊy-a-tom′ic

,
Adj.
[
Poly-
+
atomic
.]
(Chem.)
(a)
Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms.
(b)
Having a valence greater than one.
[Obs.]

Definition 2024


polyatomic

polyatomic

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Adjective

polyatomic (comparative more polyatomic, superlative most polyatomic)

  1. (chemistry) (of a molecule or ion) Consisting of three or more atoms.

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