MOLECULAR Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

molecular

adjective

Definition of molecular

as in specific

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Recent Examples of molecular Cancer can exploit molecular signals that restrain immune responses, allowing malignant cells to escape attack even when identified. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 Scientists have spent decades trying to build artificial molecular machines inspired by the motors that power movement inside living cells. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 The fiber is produced with Eastman’s molecular recycling technology that breaks down hard-to-recycle waste into molecular building blocks that can be used to create new cellulose acetate fibers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 At each step in this chain, a portion of the electrons’ energy is siphoned off to pump protons across a membrane—Mitchell’s great insight—and the pressure of those protons rushing back through a molecular turbine is what makes ATP. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for molecular

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That website works great in the demo—under specific conditions and without users with thumbs for fingers.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
But rather than any of her contemporaries, one specific anecdote from Jensen’s school years seems like the most apt context for the measured wandering on Jazz dreams.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

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Adding to the bronze structure is a detailed blossom decoration featuring 925 sterling silver and 24K gold accents.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
After a detailed briefing with an ATI staff member, I was kitted out with a folder packed with maps, a Namibian cell phone pre-programmed with key contacts, and a first-aid kit.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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