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molecule

/ˈmɒljʊkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does molecule mean?

noun

A small group of atoms that are chemically bonded together, representing the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains the properties of the compound.

Example

"The molecule of water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."

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