⚛️molecule

noun
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example Sentences

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Synonyms

particle, atom, compound, element

Antonyms

macromolecule, bulk

Collocations

water molecule, molecule structure, molecule formation, organic molecule

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