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Meaning of molecule

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

molecule

Pronunciation:/ˈmɒləkjuːl//ˈmɑləkjul/

noun

Definitions

  1. The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

    Example: Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom.

  2. A tiny amount.