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diatomic

adjective

/ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

two-atom, molecular, dual-atom, binary

polyatomic, monoatomic

diatomic molecule, diatomic gas, diatomic oxygen, diatomic hydrogen

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.

a bluish-purple color

Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tu...

Extremely bad or unpleasant.