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molecule

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/mu.ˈlɛ.ku.lɐ/mo·lé·cu·la

Definition

1

The smallest particle of a chemical substance that retains its chemical properties, composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

Usage examples

A water molecule is formed by two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Scientists analyzed the structure of the molecule.