molecule
noun
\
Definition of molecule
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms for molecule
Synonyms
atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of molecule in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Where do these water molecules on the Moon’s surface come from? — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Physics professor brings space science glory to CSUSM," 25 July 2019 Miller found a key molecule that directs gene activity in brain cells — known as microRNA — is elevated in people with PTSD. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "Holiday fireworks can be a terrible trigger for those with PTSD," 4 July 2019 This is because of how these molecules are processed in the body. — Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, "The best and worst sugar substitutes for your health," 3 July 2019 In a new study, mice were modified to be similarly deficient in this molecule, which caused a twofold increase in atherosclerosis compared with mice who were not modified. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Evolution may be why humans are prone to heart attacks, study says," 22 July 2019 To make COFs, scientists link up certain carbon-containing molecules (boric acid, for example) via covalent bonds (in which atoms share electron pairs) into a porous crystalline powder. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Watch this paper doll do sit-ups thanks to new kind of “artificial muscle”," 21 July 2019 The cycling of different elements or molecules, like the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, helps organisms breathe. — Natalie Hinkel, The Conversation, "Accelerating exoplanet discovery using chemical fingerprints of stars," 25 June 2019 After tags are added to molecules, which help identify DNA even further, copies are made and then meticulously analyzed. — Prince Shakur, Teen Vogue, "Scientists Discover Remains of an Ancient Human Hybrid," 25 Aug. 2018 Nearly 200 molecules give vanilla its subtle flavour. — The Economist, "The murky world of Madagascar’s roaring vanilla trade," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'molecule.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for molecule
molecule
noun
English Language Learners Definition of molecule
See the full definition for molecule in the English Language Learners Dictionary
molecule
noun
\
Kids Definition of molecule
molecule
noun
\
Medical Definition of molecule
Keep scrolling for more