molecules Meaning & Definition
What Does Molecules Mean?
Molecules is a noun that means the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties see property of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms see atom. It is also used to mean a tiny bit.
Quick Facts About Molecules
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmä-li-ˌkyül/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | atoms, bits and crumbs |
| Antonyms | chunks, gobs and hunks |
| First known use | 1701 |
Molecules Definition (Noun)
- the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties see property of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms see atom
a molecule of water / a molecule of oxygen
- a tiny bit : particle
There is a molecule of evidence to support these charges.
Synonyms of Molecules
Antonyms of Molecules
Molecules in a Sentence
Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom.
a molecule of water
a molecule of oxygen
There is a molecule of evidence to support these charges.
not a molecule of sense in that girl
a molecule of water / a molecule of oxygen
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Molecules
Origin of Molecules
French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass
First Known Use
1701
How Do You Say Molecules?
The standard pronunciation of molecules is /ˈmä-li-ˌkyül/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mä).
Molecules: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is molecules?
Molecules is a noun.
What is another word for molecules?
Words with a similar meaning to molecules include atoms, bits and crumbs. See the full list of molecules synonyms and antonyms.