molécule
molecule
noun mo-leh-KYUL Rare
Origin: French 'molécule' from Latin 'moles' (mass)
Usage Note
Molécule is the standard scientific term; its diminutive origin (petite masse) is largely forgotten. The adjective moléculaire (molecular) is common in biology and chemistry. La biologie moléculaire (molecular biology) is a key field name. The word is always feminine.
Examples
"Chaque molécule d'eau contient deux atomes d'hydrogène."
Natural Translation
Each water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms.
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