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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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unit, building block go
a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
molecule
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
noun.substance
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dipole molecule go
a molecule that is a permanent dipole
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protein molecule go
any large molecule containing chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
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coenzyme go
a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA go
a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
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macromolecule, supermolecule go
any very large complex molecule