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molecules

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

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noun

Moleküle

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.

Examples :

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Chlorwasserstoff ist ein zweiatomiges Molekül, das aus einem Wasserstoffatom und einem Chloratom besteht.

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noun

Winzigkeit, bisschen

Examples :

"The chef added only a few molecules of spice to the sauce because it was already quite flavorful. "

Der Koch fügte der Soße nur eine Winzigkeit an Gewürz hinzu, da sie bereits sehr geschmackvoll war.

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