molecule
ˈmɑːlɪˌkjuːl
moleculæ
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Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.smallest unit of a chemical compound that can existTECH.
  • A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom..
atom compound particle
2.
figurativevery small particle or amount
  • There's not a molecule of truth in his statement..
particle speck
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  • molecule: smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist
    smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist

Expressions with molecule

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large molecule with amino acids linked by peptide bonds
The protein molecule is essential for cellular functions.
protein on cell surfaces helping cells stick to other cells or structures
The scientist studied how each adhesion molecule affected tumor cell spread.
amount of substance whose mass in grams equals its molecular weight
One gram molecule of water weighs 18 grams.

Origin of molecule

Latin, molecula (small mass)

Terms with molecule included in their meaning

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chemistry
the way atoms are arranged in a molecule
chemistry
series of atoms in a molecule
chemical
molecule with three oxygen atoms
polaradj.
chemistry
having a molecule with uneven electron distribution
ionn.
charged particle
atom or molecule with an electrical charge
chemistry
any oxide containing one oxygen atom in its molecule
science and industry
diatomic molecule O2 in the air or used in industries
chemistry
large molecule made of repeating units

Examples of molecule in a sentence

  • Scientists studied the molecule's structure in detail.
  • There wasn't a molecule of doubt in her mind.
  • He didn't have a molecule of patience left.

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  1. French:molécule, miette, ...
  2. German:Molekül, Partikel, ...
  3. Italian:molecola, ...
  4. Spanish:molécula, partícula, ...
  5. Portuguese:molécula, pingo, ...
  6. Chinese:分子, 极小的颗粒, ...
  7. Japanese:分子, 微粒子, ...
  8. Arabic:جُزَيْء, ذرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹלֶקוּלָה, שֶׁמֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:молекула, ...
  11. Ukrainian:молекула, крихта, ...
  12. Hindi:अणु, सूक्ष्म कण, ...

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