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Webster 1913 Edition


Monotomous

Mo-not′o-mous

,
Adj.
[
Mono-
+ Gr. [GREEK] cutting, fr. [GREEK] to cut.]
(Min.)
Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction only.

Definition 2024


monotomous

monotomous

English

Adjective

monotomous (not comparable)

  1. (mineralogy) Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction.