Plural of molecule
regular plural
The plural of molecule is molecules or moleculae.
Forms of molecule
| Singular | molecule /ˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | molecules moleculae |
| Countable | countable |
Molecules and moleculae in a sentence
- This system splits water molecules and delivers some of their electrons to other molecules that help build up carbohydrates.2013 September-October, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, in American Scientist, Sigma Xi, →OCLC, archived from the original on 03 Sep 2013
- Catabolism is a destructive metabolism that involves the breakdown of molecules and release of energy.From the entry destructive
- The sequence is: molecules in reproductive systems, then gametes, zygotes, morulas, blastocysts, and then fetuses.From the entry fetus
- There are liquidogenous and gasogenous molecules, which co-exist in proportions depending upon the temperature.From the entry liquidogenous
- We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.From the entry orderly
Meaning of molecule
- noun 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.
- noun A tiny amount.
Questions about the plural of molecule
- What is the plural of molecule?
- The plural of molecule is molecules or moleculae.
- Which is correct, molecules or moleculae?
- Both are used. molecules is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is molecule countable?
- Molecule is a countable noun.
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