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monolayer

noun

  1. single, closely packed layer of atoms, molecules, or cells. In some cases it is referred to as a self-assembled monolayer. Monolayers of layered crystals like graphene and molybdenum disulfide are generally called 2D materials
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noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mender. 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.

  1. A layer of material that is one molecule thick

    “Recently a stable monolayer of antimony in buckled honeycomb structure called antimonene was successfully grown on 3D topological insulator Bi#95;2Te#95;3 and Sb#95;2Te#95;3, which displays semiconducting properties.”

  2. A layer of tissue that is one cell thick