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Pronunciation : Mol"e*cule
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Dim. fr. L. moles a mass: cf. F. mol?cule. See 3d Mole.]
Definition : 1. One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist.
2. (Physics)
Defn: The smallest part of any substance which possesses the characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which can exist alone in a free state.
3. (Chem.)
Defn: A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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