Australian English Meaning of molecule

Molecule

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Definitions and Meaning of molecule in English

Wordnet

molecule (n)

(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

Webster

molecule (n.)

One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist.

The smallest part of any substance which possesses the characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which can exist alone in a free state.

A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.

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Molecule

(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound, (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anythingOne of the very small invisible par

Atom,bit,crumb,speckle,grain,Granule,mouthful,particle,patch,scrap

chunk,lump,mass,mountain,quantity,slab,volume,abundance,barrel,bucket

molecularly => molecularly, molecularity => molecularity, molecular weight => Molecular weight, molecular genetics => Molecular genetics, molecular formula => Molecular formula,