molecule

noun

ˈmä-li-ˌkyül How to pronounce molecule (audio)
Definition of moleculenext
as in particle
a very small piece not a molecule of sense in that girl

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Recent Examples of molecule The training triggers a strong response in the bloodstream, increasing the mobilization of proteins and molecules in the hours following exercise. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Those compounds are used by the body to produce NAD+, a molecule that helps cells generate energy and repair damage. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Glutathione is an antioxidant made primarily in the liver that neutralizes other unstable molecules that attack the body and cause cellular damage. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Alpha-gal is short for galactose-α-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule carried by the lone star tick. — David Pogue, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for molecule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
  1. particle
  2. speck
  3. atom
  4. bit
  5. patch
  6. fleck
  7. grain
  8. snippet
Noun
  • The project will focus on developing a scalable process for producing highly uniform thorium-232 fuel particles for use in TRISO, or Tri-Structural Isotropic, nuclear fuel.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But thanks to atmospheric light scattering — the bouncing of photons off particles in the air — the area affected by the mirror's passage would be much wider, the study found.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas.
    — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Instead, the structure of the light itself shifts where the atom-light interaction is strongest.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, in March 2026, Google disclosed that its Quantum AI organization would be expanding its research into neutral-atom quantum computing in addition to its superconducting-qubit research.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of atom
Noun
  • But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The terrific new album was played in its entirety during the middle portion of Squeeze’s set and evoked a little bit of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds in some spots.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Riders go down a steep slope on large inner tubes before hitting a small bump to slow down and finally stopping on a turf patch.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • Despite the different grain bill, Jack Daniel’s hasn't abandoned some of the techniques closely associated with its Tennessee whiskey.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Single-crystal turbine blades remove the grain boundaries found inside ordinary metals.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of grain
Noun
  • The next day, JT showed a snippet of his viral cameo that had everyone and their mother throwing up their phones in glee.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Scherzer yelled from the dugout while tapping his wrist, as seen in a broadcast snippet shared by Sportsnet.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of snippet

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