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monolayer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A layer of material that is one molecule thick

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A layer of tissue that is one cell thick

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *men-der. Proto-Hellenic *mónwos Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- Old English læġ English lay English -er English layer English monolayer From mono- + layer.

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