molecule

Intermediate

/ˈmɑljəkjuːl/

noun
smallest unit of a chemical compound

molecule in a sentence

  • “Water is made up of two hydrogen and one oxygen molecule.”
  • “O2 is formed when two oxygen molecules bond.”
  • “The nitrogen molecule becomes gas when heated.”
  • “Glucose is built from linked carbon molecules.”

What does “molecule” mean?

molecule (noun) means smallest unit of a chemical compound. It is pronounced /ˈmɑljəkjuːl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "molecule" mean?
molecule (noun) means: smallest unit of a chemical compound
How do you pronounce "molecule"?
"molecule" is pronounced /ˈmɑljəkjuːl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "molecule" in a sentence?
Here is "molecule" used in a sentence: Water is made up of two hydrogen and one oxygen molecule.

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