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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPolyatomic
/ˌpɒliˈeɪtəmɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a molecule that consists of more than one atom.
"Water (H2O) is a polyatomic molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom." - 2
Referring to ions that contain multiple atoms.
"Sulfate (SO4^2-) is a common polyatomic ion found in various chemical compounds."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'polyatomic' is derived from the Greek roots 'poly-', meaning 'many', and 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible'. It emerged in the early 19th century as chemistry began to explore the structure of molecules and compounds, reflecting the understanding that certain molecules consist of multiple atoms bonded together.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polyatomic" is said worldwide
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polyatomique
Transliteration: poliatomik
"L'eau est une molécule polyatomique."
polyatomar
Transliteration: polyatomar
"Wasser ist ein polyatomarer Stoff."
poliatomico
Transliteration: poliatomiko
"L'acqua è una molecola poliatomica."
poliatómico
Transliteration: poliatómico
"El agua es una molécula poliatómica."
poliatômico
Transliteration: poliatômico
"A água é uma molécula poliatômica."
बहु परमाणु
Transliteration: bahu paramāṇu
"पानी एक बहु परमाणु यौगिक है।"
多原子
Transliteration: duō yuánzǐ
"水是一个多原子分子。"
다원자
Transliteration: dawonja
"물은 다원자 분자입니다."
多原子
Transliteration: tayanshi
"水は多原子分子です。"
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