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Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms.

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  1. a. Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms.
  2. a. Having a valence greater than one.
  3. adj. of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms
  4. (a) Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms. (b) Having a valence greater than one. [Obs.]
  5. a. of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms