Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Daniel Coxe (1640–1730), physician, natural philosopher, and colonial adventurer. From post-classical Latin molecula.
Definition of molecula in US English:
molecula
nounməˈlɛkjʊlə
Molecule. Also figurative. Now historical.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Daniel Coxe (1640–1730), physician, natural philosopher, and colonial adventurer. From post-classical Latin molecula.