monolayer

Also contains definition of: floating monolayer
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04015
A single, closely packed @L03488@ of atoms or molecules. The term floating monolayer is used for certain spread monolayers or @F02366@ which are in the condensed — often solid — state. The term @L03452@ has recently been coined for spread monolayers. This usage is not recommended.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1667. (Thin films including layers: terminology in relation to their preparation and characterization (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 1672 [Terms] [Paper]
See also:
Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 251 [Terms] [Book]
Citation: 'monolayer' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04015 RIS BibTex EndNote
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