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Molecule Definition & Meaning

molecule
noun
  1. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
  2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

"Molecule" in song lyrics

See how molecule is used in real songs:

  • "Inside outside, that's right, in every molecule"
    Afu-Ra f/ Lady Blue, Q — Cry Baby
  • "Yo, blown to the biological, departed clues of a molecule"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — The Last Cry
  • "And I can split the atoms of a molecule"
    Flobots — Handlebars

Usage tips for "molecule"

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Frequently asked questions

What does molecule mean?
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
What part of speech is molecule?
Molecule is a noun.
How many definitions does molecule have?
Molecule has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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