molecule

BrE /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/ AmE /ˈmɑːlɪkjəl/

noun en → es

1 SCIENCE [singular] B2

the smallest unit of a substance that can exist by itself and still keep all the properties of that substance

molécula

Collocations molecule of water · molecule of oxygen

  • A molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

    Una molécula de agua está compuesta por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.

2 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

the smallest particle of a substance that can exist and still keep all the properties of that substance, made up of atoms joined together in a particular way

molécula

Collocations molecule structure · chemical molecule

  • The study of molecules is crucial in understanding chemical reactions.

    El estudio de las moléculas es crucial para comprender las reacciones químicas.