B2 verb Neutral

molecule

/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

A molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical substance that can exist independently while retaining its chemical properties. It consists of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

Beispiele

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1

A single water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

One tiny unit of water is made of two hydrogens and one oxygen.

2

The researchers are studying how the molecule reacts under high pressure.

The scientists are examining the reaction of the chemical unit in high-pressure conditions.

3

There isn't a molecule of truth in what he just said.

There is absolutely no truth at all in his statement.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
molecule
Adverb
molecularly
Adjektiv
molecular
Verwandt
molecularity
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Mole' (the small animal) and 'cule' (sounds like 'cool'). It's a 'cool small' piece of matter. Also, 'molecular' rhymes with 'particular'.

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist explained that a _____ of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: molecule

Beispiele

1

A single water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

everyday

One tiny unit of water is made of two hydrogens and one oxygen.

2

The researchers are studying how the molecule reacts under high pressure.

formal

The scientists are examining the reaction of the chemical unit in high-pressure conditions.

3

There isn't a molecule of truth in what he just said.

informal

There is absolutely no truth at all in his statement.

4

Organic molecules are the fundamental building blocks of all known life forms.

academic

Carbon-based chemical units are the basic components of all life.

5

Our laboratory has patented a new molecule that could revolutionize skincare.

business

Our company has legally protected a new chemical compound for better skin products.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
molecule
Adverb
molecularly
Adjektiv
molecular
Verwandt
molecularity

Häufige Kollokationen

organic molecule a molecule containing carbon
water molecule the chemical unit H2O
complex molecule a large and intricate chemical structure
DNA molecule the molecule carrying genetic instructions
break down molecules to separate a chemical unit into smaller parts

Häufige Phrasen

at a molecular level

examining things at the scale of molecules

every molecule of one's being

with one's entire self or soul

not a molecule of

none at all; not a single bit

Wird oft verwechselt mit

molecule vs atom

An atom is the smallest unit of an element, while a molecule is a group of atoms bonded together.

molecule vs cell

A cell is the basic biological unit of life, which is much larger and contains trillions of molecules.

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Nutzungshinweise

Molecule is primarily a scientific term used in chemistry and physics. However, it is frequently used in common English as a hyperbolic way to say 'a very small amount' of something abstract, like 'truth' or 'common sense'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'molecule' when they mean 'atom'. Remember that a molecule is usually a combination of atoms (like H2 or H2O).

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Mole' (the small animal) and 'cule' (sounds like 'cool'). It's a 'cool small' piece of matter. Also, 'molecular' rhymes with 'particular'.

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Wortherkunft

From the French word 'molécule', which comes from the Latin 'moles' (mass) combined with a diminutive suffix, literally meaning 'a small mass'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: molecules Often followed by the preposition 'of' + substance

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist explained that a _____ of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: molecule

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