Consisting of or containing two atoms; relating to molecules with exactly two atoms bonded together.
From Greek 'bi-' (two) plus 'atomos' (indivisible). This chemistry term emerged in the 19th century as scientists understood molecular structure.
Oxygen gas that we breathe is biatomic—it's O₂, not O, and this tiny detail is why Earth's atmosphere supports life while other planets don't!
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