molecule

Meaning

1. 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.
2. A tiny amount.

Synonyms

particle

atom

corpuscle

mote

element

numerator

speck

bit

molecular

whit

Hyphenated as

mol‧e‧cule

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/

Etymology

From French molécule, from New Latin molecula (“a molecule”), diminutive of Latin moles (“a mass”); see mole + -cule.

Sentences

Detach the hydrogen atom from the cyanide molecule .