molecule

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈmɒləkjuːl/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈmɑləkjul/

Noun

molecule (plural molecules)

1. (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.

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

2. A tiny amount.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:molecule
• (small amount) see also Thesaurus:modicum.

Related terms

• molecular

Translations

• French: molécule
• German: Molekül
• Italian: molecola
• Portuguese: molécula
• Russian: моле́кула
• Spanish: molécula

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