noun.
A diatomic molecule that exists only when one of the atoms is in an excited energy state, especially one whose atoms are the same chemical element.
noun.
Any diatomicmolecule, at least one of whose atoms is in an excited state
Word Usage
"The experimental procedure, called photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK) and performed only by ophthalmologists, uses a new "excimer" laser to treat moderate degrees of nearsightedness (myopia)."