Meaning
molecule
- A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.
In a sentence
Una molecola d'acqua è formata da idrogeno e ossigeno.
A water molecule is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
I ricercatori hanno identificato una nuova molecola promettente.
Researchers have identified a promising new molecule.
Questa molecola complessa non si dissolve facilmente nei liquidi.
This complex molecule does not dissolve easily in liquids.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| molecola | feminine · singular |
| molecole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly encountered in scientific, academic, and medical contexts.