molecule

noun

ˈmä-li-ˌkyül How to pronounce molecule (audio)
Definition of moleculenext
as in particle
a very small piece not a molecule of sense in that girl

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Recent Examples of molecule In addition, tongue flicking creates two pairs of air swirls that concentrate airborne odor molecules from each side onto the corresponding tip of the tongue. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 Two-dimensional perovskites are often seen as leading candidates for future LEDs and solar cells because their layered structure can be customized molecule by molecule. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 This means thinner air, which means fewer oxygen molecules are produced with each breath. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Creatine Improves Energy Supply in the Brain Creatine is a molecule that helps the body recycle adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the key source of energy for cells throughout the body. — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for molecule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
  1. particle
  2. speck
  3. atom
  4. bit
  5. patch
  6. fleck
  7. grain
  8. snippet
Noun
  • Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The chemical, called 6PPD-Q, is formed when fine tire particles meet ozone.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Instead, the team posits, the erythrulose might have formed from glycolaldehyde and ethylene glycol—two molecules that were also found in the cloud and that each had a pair of carbon atoms.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • In their experiments, the researchers successfully changed the spin states of atoms using precise radio frequencies.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of atom
Noun
  • This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Through the agreement, in collaboration with Learfield, an XRP jersey patch will be featured on all Kansas team uniforms, marking the first time a cryptocurrency will be integrated into the jersey of a major college athletics program.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
  • Massage it on rough, bumpy patches and areas prone to ingrown hairs for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
    — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
  • But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • Furthermore, beware of any ancestral diet that is completely lacking in particular nutrients and the foods that bring them such as grains that bring fiber and different vitamins and minerals.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Like other silk styles available at Quince, the dress has a diagonal grain — the detail that gives this slip dress its signature drape and appearance.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of grain
Noun
  • It was reportedly recorded in 2013 and leaked as a snippet in 2021 before hitting the Internet in full two years later.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • Instead, at the scene, detectives looked at snippets of surveillance videos stored on Burke’s phone.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of snippet

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