molekuli
moh-leh-KOO-lee
How to say it
Swahilimolekulimoh-leh-KOO-leesoon
Englishmolecule, moleculessoon
Frenchmoléculesoon
Meaning
The smallest unit of a substance that keeps its chemical nature, made of two or more atoms joined together, such as a molecule of water.
Good to know
N class noun, the plural is also molekuli: molekuli za maji, water molecules. A school science word, used beside atomi, atom.
Examples
- Molekuli moja ya maji ina atomi tatu.One molecule of water has three atoms.
- Wanafunzi walijifunza kuhusu atomi na molekuli.The students learned about atoms and molecules.
- Joto huzifanya molekuli kusogea kwa kasi.Heat makes molecules move fast.
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