molecules

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: mol-e-cules (3)

English Definition

Groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

Example Sentence

Water molecules consist of two hydrogen and one oxygen atoms.

US IPA /ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/
UK IPA /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/