How do you say "molecule" in Russian?

молекула

molekula

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "molecule" is молекула (molekula).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "molekula", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

молекула is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Молекула воды состоит из трёх атомов.

Molekula vody sostoit iz treh atomov.

A water molecule has three atoms.

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How to remember молекула

Link "molekula" to a wallet stuffed with notes in your head — the buzzing consonant in the middle makes the connection easy.

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Questions about молекула

How do you pronounce молекула?

Try saying "molekula", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is молекула formal or casual?

молекула is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is молекула used in Russian?

молекула is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Молекула воды состоит из трёх атомов. (A water molecule has three atoms.).

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