monolayer
7.2
Made of a single layer one atom or molecule thick
- adjective
- /ˈmɒnəˌleɪər/
- Specialized
:
monocapa
- A monolayer coating can significantly improve the surface properties of a material.
Examples
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The researchers created a monolayer graphene sheet for their experiment.
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Scientists observed the behavior of cells grown on a monolayer substrate.
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The monolayer of paint dried quickly.
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Researchers discovered a monolayer of graphene.
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The researchers created a monolayer graphene sheet for their experiment.
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A monolayer coating can significantly improve the surface properties of a material.
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Scientists observed the behavior of cells grown on a monolayer substrate.
Synonyms
1
9.0
A layer only one molecule thick
emphasizes a single continuous layer often used for films or coatings
How Thick
bulk
41
2.5
41
2.5
multilayer
1
4.2
- Specialized
1
4.2
film
191
3.2
191
3.2
bilayer
1
6.8
- Specialized
1
6.8
monolayer
- Specialized
Surface Forms
monolayer positive
Morphology
Etymology
Monolayer comes from mono- meaning 'one', as in monotone, and layer meaning 'a single sheet or level'. So it describes something made of only one layer, often just one atom or molecule thick.