monolayered
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/ˈmɒnoʊˌleɪərd/
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/ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪəd/
(monolayer)
single layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monolayer' originates from the Greek word 'mono,' meaning 'single,' and the English word 'layer,' meaning 'a sheet or thickness of material.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'monolayer' was adopted in scientific contexts to describe a single layer of atoms or molecules.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any single layer, but it has become more specific in scientific contexts to describe atomic or molecular layers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of a single layer.
The monolayered film was used in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45