"monolayer" meaning in English

See monolayer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: monolayers [plural]
Etymology: From mono- + layer. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mono|layer}} mono- + layer Head templates: {{en-noun}} monolayer (plural monolayers)
  1. (chemistry) A layer of material that is one molecule thick Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-monolayer-en-noun-HCxz75LL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51 Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  2. (biology) A layer of tissue that is one cell thick Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-monolayer-en-noun-exCbZxss Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mono-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with mono-: 39 61 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51 Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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