n. 1 Chem. the smallest fundamental unit (usu. a group of atoms) of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. 2 (in general use) a small particle.
[ F molécule f. mod.L molecula dimin. of L moles mass ]
n. 1 Chem. the smallest fundamental unit (usu. a group of atoms) of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. 2 (in general use) a small particle.
[ F molécule f. mod.L molecula dimin. of L moles mass ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012