molecule
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.
예시
3 / 5A 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.
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.
There isn't a molecule of truth in what he just said.
There is absolutely no truth at all in his statement.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Mole' (the small animal) and 'cule' (sounds like 'cool'). It's a 'cool small' piece of matter. Also, 'molecular' rhymes with 'particular'.
빠른 퀴즈
The scientist explained that a _____ of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
정답!
정답은: molecule
예시
A single water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
everydayOne tiny unit of water is made of two hydrogens and one oxygen.
The researchers are studying how the molecule reacts under high pressure.
formalThe scientists are examining the reaction of the chemical unit in high-pressure conditions.
There isn't a molecule of truth in what he just said.
informalThere is absolutely no truth at all in his statement.
Organic molecules are the fundamental building blocks of all known life forms.
academicCarbon-based chemical units are the basic components of all life.
Our laboratory has patented a new molecule that could revolutionize skincare.
businessOur company has legally protected a new chemical compound for better skin products.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
An atom is the smallest unit of an element, while a molecule is a group of atoms bonded together.
A cell is the basic biological unit of life, which is much larger and contains trillions of molecules.
사용 참고사항
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'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'molecule' when they mean 'atom'. Remember that a molecule is usually a combination of atoms (like H2 or H2O).
암기 팁
Think of 'Mole' (the small animal) and 'cule' (sounds like 'cool'). It's a 'cool small' piece of matter. Also, 'molecular' rhymes with 'particular'.
어원
From the French word 'molécule', which comes from the Latin 'moles' (mass) combined with a diminutive suffix, literally meaning 'a small mass'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The scientist explained that a _____ of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
정답!
정답은: molecule
관련 어휘
A fundamental part or characteristic that makes up a whole,...
bondTo develop a close connection or strong relationship with so...
chemistryChemistry is the branch of science that studies what things...
compoundDescribes something that is made of two or more separate par...
atomAn atom is the smallest possible part of a chemical element....
관련 단어
index
B2To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.
induce
B2To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.
infer
B2To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
inhibit
B2To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.
initiate
B2Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.
inspect
B2To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.
integrate
B2To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
intrinsic
B2Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.
invoke
B2To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
label
B2To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
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