Definition of polyatomic in English:
polyatomic
adjective pɒlɪəˈtɒmɪkˌpälēəˈtämik
Consisting of many atoms.
Example sentencesExamples
- The sum of oxidation numbers for all atoms in a polyatomic ion equals the charge on the ion, and the sum of all oxidation numbers for atoms in a neutral molecule equals zero.
- A polyatomic molecule with bonds which are polar is not necessarily polar itself.
- By removing the free metal ions from solution, the formation of the chloride containing polyatomic ions allows the oxidation reaction to continue toward equilibrium.
- In contrast most other nonmetals tend to form polyatomic molecules in the gaseous state.
- The permeability sequence follows the affinity sequence of the binding sites, and larger and polyatomic anions exhibit a higher permeability than other anions.