molecule
Translation
molecule
Examples
A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms.
A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms.
Molecules are the smallest particles of a substance.
Molecules are the smallest particles of a substance.
Grammar Patterns
((a molecule)) a group of atoms bonded together A water molecule is very small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: particle, atom (in a general sense)
Etymology
From French `molécule`, from Latin `moles` (mass) + diminutive suffix `-cula`. Literally 'a small mass'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mole' (the unit in chemistry) and the suffix '-cule' meaning small, like in 'minuscule'.