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Definition molecule in British English

molecule noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɒlɪˌkjuːl/
1

the smallest part of an element or compound that is capable of independent existence. It consists of two or more atoms

Example

water molecules

Example

a molecule of carbon dioxide

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Definition molecule in British English