molécule

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See also: molecule

French

Etymology

From New Latin molecula (a molecule), diminutive of Latin moles (a mass); see mole.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔ.le.kyl/
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  • Homophone: molécules
  • Hyphenation: mo‧lé‧cule

Noun

molécule f (plural molécules)

  1. (chemistry) molecule
  2. molecule (tiny amount)

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