molecules
[/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/]
nounfemininepl: moléculas
moléculas
1. the smallest unit of a substance that retains the chemical and physical properties of that substance, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together
Water molecules are composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
As moléculas de água são compostas de átomos de hidrogênio e oxigênio.
2. in chemistry and physics, a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound
Scientists study the structure of molecules to understand chemical reactions.
Os cientistas estudam a estrutura das moléculas para entender as reações químicas.
In both Brazilian and American scientific education, 'molecules' is a fundamental term taught at the high school and university levels. The term is used identically across Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific and academic contexts, with no regional variations in meaning or usage.
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