Associations to the word «Molecule»

Pictures for the word «Molecule»

Wiktionary

MOLECULE, noun. (chemistry) 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.
MOLECULE, noun. A tiny amount.

Dictionary definition

MOLECULE, noun. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound.
MOLECULE, noun. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.

Wise words

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