molekul

Indonesian

[moləˈkʊl]

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) molecule, the smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish molecuul borrowed from French molécule (molecule) derived from Latin molecula (a molecule), moles (mass, a mass).

Origin

Latin

moles

Gloss

mass, a mass

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