- Bonded atoms - Joined atoms - Pair of atoms - Two or more atoms - One of the very small invisible particles of which all
matter is supposed to consist. - The smallest part of any substance which possesses the
characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which
can exist alone in a free state. - A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical
affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the
smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free
state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and
one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.
- One of two or more atoms with the same atomic number that contain different numbers of neutrons - Slightly altered atom - Variation of a chemical element
- A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif.,
a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a
monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of
hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; --
frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimide.