word
Molecule
MAH-luh-kyool
/ˈmɑːlʌˌkjuːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
molecule
Dictionary meaning
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
Examples
- An oxygen molecule is made up of two oxygen atoms, joined by a double bond.
Synonyms: speck
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