Definition of "molecule"

Kid-friendly meaning of molecule, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "molecule" mean?

molecule (noun) — a group of two or more atoms joined together.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (mol·e·cule)

Example sentences using "molecule"

Grade K–2
A water molecule has two atoms.
Grade 3–5
A single drop of water contains more molecules than there are stars in the sky.
Grade 6–8
Every molecule of water on Earth has been here for billions of years, meaning the water you drank this morning may once have been in a dinosaur or glacier.

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