German word

Molekül

Pronunciation

IPA/moleˈkyːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmolecule

Example

Ich untersuche das Molekül im Labor.

I am examining the molecule in the lab.

Illustration for Molekül (molecule)

More examples

Im Praktikum synthetisierten wir ein Molekül unter Anleitung.

In the lab course, we synthesized a molecule under supervision.

Core concept

A compact arrangement of linked atoms that gives a substance a distinct chemical identity.

Common phrases

  • ein Molekül synthetisieren

    synthesize a molecule

  • ein Molekül nachweisen

    detect a molecule

Similar words

Atom: The smallest particle of an element.
Teilchen: A general term for an extremely small particle.
Verbindung: A substance formed when two or more elements bond chemically.
Substanz: Matter with definite properties and composition.

Definition in German

Kleinste, aus miteinander verbundenen Atomen bestehende Einheit eines chemischen Stoffes, die charakteristische Bindungen und Reaktionen zeigt.

Word origin

Molekül developed from New Latin molecula, a small form of Latin moles, through French molécule into the language of modern chemistry.

Usage tips

  • The accusative singular has the same form as the nominative because the noun is neuter: das Molekül and ich untersuche das Molekül.

Related words

  • Molekülstrukturmolecular structurenoun
  • Molekülmodellmolecular modelnoun

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