Molecule vs Vacuist - What's the difference?
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As nouns the difference between molecule and vacuist is that molecule is molecule while vacuist is one who holds the doctrine that the space between the bodies of the universe, or the molecules and atoms of matter, is a vacuum.
molecule Noun
(chemistry) 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.
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A tiny amount.
Synonyms
* See also
* (small amount) see also .
Meronyms
* atom
Related terms
* molecular
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vacuist English
Noun
( en noun)
One who holds the doctrine that the space between the bodies of the universe, or the molecules and atoms of matter, is a vacuum.
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