monolayer

🇬🇧 UK/'mɒnəleɪə/🇺🇸 US/'mɔnәu'leiә/
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Definitions

n.

A layer of material or cells that is only one molecule or one cell thick.

单层;单分子层

adj.

Consisting of a single layer one molecule or cell thick.

单层的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
monoone, single
+
layerother
=monolayer

Common Collocations

  • 1.atomic monolayer原子单层
  • 2.monolayer film单分子膜
  • 3.monolayer coating单层涂层

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Scientists studied the [monolayer] of atoms on the surface.

  • 2.

    The [monolayer] film has unique optical properties useful in nanotechnology.

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