molecule

UK
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl/

Translations

moleculenoun
molecules
pl
UK
/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl/
The water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Молекула воды состоит из двух атомов водорода и одного атома кислорода.

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.