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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