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Recent Examples of molecular
This metal–polyphenol network acts like a molecular shield, preventing oxidation while also improving light absorption through charge-transfer effects.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Those floodwaters likely diluted pesticides beyond hazardous levels, said Qing Li, a professor at the University of Hawaii’s molecular bioscience and bioengineering department.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The cell does this with a membrane permeable enough to let nutrients in but solid enough to hold the cell together, plus molecular controls to modulate that permeability as needed.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers subjected amputated tissues from tadpoles and embryonic mice to various laboratory tests, explains molecular biologist Georgios Tsissios, the study’s lead author.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Those floodwaters likely diluted pesticides beyond hazardous levels, said Qing Li, a professor at the University of Hawaii’s molecular bioscience and bioengineering department.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The cell does this with a membrane permeable enough to let nutrients in but solid enough to hold the cell together, plus molecular controls to modulate that permeability as needed.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers subjected amputated tissues from tadpoles and embryonic mice to various laboratory tests, explains molecular biologist Georgios Tsissios, the study’s lead author.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecular
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His contention is that the people who inhabit the paintings are breathing a specific spiritual atmosphere, bred by the company that Vermeer kept.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The team lost Julie Allemand to Toronto in expansion, creating room in the backcourt but a specific need for a facilitator.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Police were unable to provide a detailed description of the suspects, but described them as two African American men between 20 and 30 years of age.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts obliged, returning detailed observations of Orientale.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Molecular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecular. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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