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Definition of Molecule
1. Noun. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound.
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Physics
Terms within: Chain, Chemical Chain, Atom, Chemical Group, Group, Radical
Specialized synonyms: Dipole Molecule, Protein Molecule, Coenzyme, Edta, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Macromolecule, Supermolecule
Generic synonyms: Building Block, Unit
Derivative terms: Molecular
Terms within: Chain, Chemical Chain, Atom, Chemical Group, Group, Radical
Specialized synonyms: Dipole Molecule, Protein Molecule, Coenzyme, Edta, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Macromolecule, Supermolecule
Generic synonyms: Building Block, Unit
Derivative terms: Molecular
2. Noun. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
Exact synonyms: Atom, Corpuscle, Mote, Particle, Speck
Specialized synonyms: Grain, Grinding, Chylomicron, Flyspeck, Identification Particle
Generic synonyms: Material, Stuff
Derivative terms: Atomic, Atomise, Molecular
Specialized synonyms: Grain, Grinding, Chylomicron, Flyspeck, Identification Particle
Generic synonyms: Material, Stuff
Derivative terms: Atomic, Atomise, Molecular
Definition of Molecule
1. n. One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist.
Definition of Molecule
1. 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. ¹
2. Noun. A tiny amount. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Molecule
1. the smallest physical unit of an element [n -S]
Medical Definition of Molecule
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