molecule

UK
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl/

Translations

moleculenoun
molecules
pl
UK
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl/
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
Additional translations
moléculeAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une quantité infime.

Definitions

moleculenoun
The smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound, consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
A very small amount or portion of something.
There wasn't a molecule of doubt in her mind about the decision.