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molecules

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/ˈmɒlɪˌkjuːlz/ · mol-e-cules

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Meanings

nountechnical

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

کیمیائی مرکب کی سب سے چھوٹی اکائی جو اپنی کیمیائی خصوصیات کو برقرار رکھتی ہے۔

مالیکیول

molecul

Formal: مالیکیول

Synonyms

particlecompoundunitذرےمرکباکائی

Antonyms

atommasselementایٹممقدارعنصر

Common Collocations

  • water molecules
  • organic molecules
  • molecules of interest

Example Sentences

Water molecules are essential for life.

پانی کے مالیکیول زندگی کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Pani ke molecul zindagi ke liye zaroori hain.

Each molecule has its own unique properties.

ہر مالیکیول کی اپنی منفرد خصوصیات ہوتی ہیں۔

Har molecul ki apni manfarid khasiyat hoti hain.

Molecules can combine to form larger compounds.

مالیکیول ایک بڑی مرکب بنانے کے لئے مل سکتے ہیں۔

Molecules aik badi murakab bananay ke liye mil sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

particles:Molecules are larger than individual particles and consist of two or more atoms.

Word Family

molecular
adjectiveمالیکیولی
molecule
nounمالیکیول

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Molecules are like building blocks of matter.

Visualize a cluster of spheres representing molecules bonding together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "molecule" — a small mass

First known use: 19th century

The term 'molecule' was first used in the early 19th century.