Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #963 of 1319

molecule (n.)

a group of atoms

Examples

  • A water molecule.

Key rules

  • A molecule is a group of atoms joined together
  • A water molecule
  • Molecule is countable

Common mistakes

  • A molecules of water → A molecule of water

Use cases

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Science
💡 Tip: Molecular is the adjective.
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