monad
1. (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one • Topics: chemistry, chemical science • Hypernyms: atom 2. a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive • Syn: monas • Hypernyms: one, 1, I, ace, single, unity 3. (biology) a single-celled microorganism (especially a flagellate protozoan) • Topics: biology, biological science • Hypernyms: microorganism, micro-organism
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