First Known Use: 1794
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molecule
noun mol·e·cule \ˈmä-li-ˌkyül\
: the smallest possible amount of a particular substance that has all the characteristics of that substance
: a very small amount of something
Full Definition of MOLECULE
1
: the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms
2
: a tiny bit : particle
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Origin of MOLECULE
French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass
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MOLECULE Defined for Kids
molecule
noun mol·e·cule \ˈmä-li-ˌkyül\
Definition of MOLECULE for Kids
: the smallest portion of a substance having the properties of the substance <a molecule of water>
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molecule
noun mol·e·cule \ˈmäl-i-ˌkyü(ə)l\
Medical Definition of MOLECULE
: the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms
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