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Smallest Independently Existing Thing Crossword Clue
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MOLECULE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MOLECULE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MOLECULE" which means:
- noun
- • (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- • (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
An example sentence would be:
- • "Water is a molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
- • "The dna molecule contains the genetic instructions for living organisms."
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