NYT Dictionary

DIATOMIC

/daɪəˈtɒmɪk/
AdjectiveNoundi-a-TOM-icdi-a-tom-ic · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From di- + atomic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diatomaceousatomiccycliccyclicalsubatomic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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