B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
molecule
副詞
molecularly
形容詞
molecular
関連
molecularity
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: molecule

例文

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.

語族

名詞
molecule
副詞
molecularly
形容詞
molecular
関連
molecularity

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: molecule

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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