molecule

noun

(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.

A tiny amount.

Roots

molesmol- · Latin · mass

Synonyms for molecule

atomn particlen macromoleculen metamer dimern trimern isomern monomern

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