monolayer

Noun

Meaning

(chemistry) A layer of material that is one molecule thick

(biology) A layer of tissue that is one cell thick

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

A thoriated tungsten filament is most often used, in which thorium in the tungsten forms a monolayer on the surface which increases electron emission. Source: Internet

Exactly how the VF mature from an immature monolayer in newborns to a mature three layer tissue in adults is still unknown, however a few studies have investigated the subjects and brought some answers. Source: Internet

Phospholipids and cholesterol, being amphipathic, are transported in the monolayer surface of the lipoprotein particle. Source: Internet

They are surrounded by a lipid monolayer. Source: Internet

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