monolayer

also contains definition of: floating monolayer
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04015
A single, closely packed layer of atoms or molecules. The term floating monolayer is used for certain spread monolayers or films which are in the condensed — often solid — state. The term Langmuir monolayer 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, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04015 RIS BibTex EndNote
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