molecules

noun

plural of molecule
as in particles
a very small piece not a molecule of sense in that girl

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Recent Examples of molecules The scientists tracked matter loss by following the movements of molecular hydrogen, one of the most common molecules in protoplanetary disks. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The association of wet environments, organic molecules and a mix of chemicals similar to those that microbes harness for energy on Earth allowed our team to conclude that conditions in Gale were once capable of supporting life. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Lemon Juice Lemon juice contains citric acid that can help break down grease molecules. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 Many molecules in nature absorb certain light wavelengths while reflecting others as visible color. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 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 The electrode is built from a two-dimensional conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a porous material made by connecting metal components with organic molecules. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The microwaves energize those bonds, generating heat and freeing the CO2 molecules so that they can be collected. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
  1. particles
  2. specks
  3. atoms
  4. bits
  5. flecks
  6. grains
  7. scraps
  8. patches
Noun
  • The investigation report also said the fire resulted from hot metal particles falling onto vegetation below the tower, which had not been cleared in years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These trails form when aircraft engine emissions encounter extremely cold air found at high altitudes, causing tiny ice particles to develop.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of particles
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 specks
Noun
  • That system includes the vacuum chamber, lasers, and electronic controls needed to manipulate the atoms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The early quantum pioneers didn’t realize — at first — that the arcane math that strikingly captured the conduct of atoms had left the real world behind.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of atoms
Noun
  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bits
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 flecks
Noun
  • Dyson Farming is among the top five producers of wheat grains, malting barley, oil seeds, peas, and potatoes in the United Kingdom.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Although mugwort and goldenrod are often blamed for autumnal allergies, most seasonal symptoms are actually caused by ragweed – a common lookalike plant that can produce billions of grains of pollen in a single season.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of grains
Noun
  • Their mother, Avie Lee, would sew scraps of fabric together to make clothes for the family.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • Unlike the James Webb Space Telescope, which trades panoramic views for a narrow field of view to peer deeply into small, specific patches of the sky, Roman is built for scale.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Scalp Around half of people with psoriasis have symptoms affecting their scalp, such as silvery-white scaly patches, itching, and pain.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of patches

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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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