molecular

adjective

mo·​lec·​u·​lar mə-ˈle-kyə-lər How to pronounce molecular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, consisting of, or produced by molecules
molecular oxygen
2
: of or relating to individual or small components
a molecular view of the American Civil War
molecularly adverb

Examples of molecular in a Sentence

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The company continues to focus on expanding its oncology pipeline and commercial capabilities, with several new molecular entities entering clinical trials during the quarter. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024 By predicting protein structures, AlphaFold 3 allows understanding and manipulating molecular mechanisms. Gerui Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 All of the data is combined to recreate a twin of a real patient’s cancer, with molecular data taken from their tumor. New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2024 Each fiber is embedded with a unique molecular tracer during production, enabling genuine and transparent sharing of information about its lifecycle. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for molecular 

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of molecular was in 1770

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“Molecular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molecular. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

molecular

adjective
mo·​lec·​u·​lar mə-ˈlek-yə-lər How to pronounce molecular (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by molecules

Medical Definition

molecular

adjective
mo·​lec·​u·​lar mə-ˈlek-yə-lər How to pronounce molecular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, consisting of, or produced by molecules
molecular oxygen
2
: relating to or emphasizing individual responses or structures of behavior
proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perceptionG. A. Miller
compare molar entry 3 sense 2
molecularity noun
plural molecularities
molecularly adverb
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