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molecule

Definitions of molecule
  1. noun
    (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
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    macromolecule, reuzenmolecule
    any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
    eiwit, proteïne
    any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
    koolhydraat, saccharide, sacharide, suiker
    an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
    lipide, lipoïde
    an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
    nucleïnezuur
    (biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
    type of:
    bouwsteen
    a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
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