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molecule

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɑləˌkjul/ · UK /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

Forms: molecules

molecule means: A tiny group of atoms joined together, forming a particular substance.

noun

CHEMICAL PARTICLEB2

A tiny group of atoms joined together, forming a particular substance.

  • Water molecules contain hydrogen and oxygen.
  • The diagram shows the shape of a molecule.
  • Heat makes these molecules move faster.

How to use it: molecule of something (Each molecule of water contains three atoms.)

Common phrases: water molecule, single molecule, molecule of something

Questions about molecule

What does molecule mean?

A tiny group of atoms joined together, forming a particular substance.

What is molecule in other languages?

Türkçe: molekül · Español: molécula · Français: molécule · Deutsch: Molekül · Italiano: molecola · 日本語: 分子

How do you pronounce molecule?

In American English /ˈmɑləˌkjul/; in British English /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/.

How do you use molecule in a sentence?

Water molecules contain hydrogen and oxygen. The diagram shows the shape of a molecule.

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