molecules

noun

plural of molecule
as in particles
a very small piece not a molecule of sense in that girl

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Recent Examples of molecules For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Theoretically, this means that the plastic should be easily convertible into other, more useful molecules after replacing their chlorine atoms. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 Once the protein has been destroyed, the degrader is released and can repeat the process with additional protein molecules. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 That research should lead to devices, molecules, and techniques that become the basis for businesses delivering that technology to patients over time. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 As water temperatures rise, a coral’s symbiotic algae become stressed and release molecules that are toxic to the coral in large quantities. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Within 24 hours, the AI system generated approximately 100,000 candidate solvent molecules. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The congregating gas molecules merge into larger bubbles at these sites. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Exobiologists hoped to investigate these theories by looking for the prerequisite molecules for life, and perhaps even extraterrestrial microbes. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
  1. particles
  2. specks
  3. atoms
  4. bits
  5. flecks
  6. grains
  7. scraps
  8. patches
Noun
  • Some participants chose vials with liquid to dissolve the semaglutide powder that were expired, had floating particles in them or were cloudy.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Radioactive Planet Neutrinos are the most abundant of all the particles that have mass.
    — James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.
    — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • Theoretically, this means that the plastic should be easily convertible into other, more useful molecules after replacing their chlorine atoms.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lupoi isn’t a guy who spends his evenings pondering philosophy or splitting atoms.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atoms
Noun
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Even the visuals, which evoke an old-fashioned style as possible — despite some jarring bits of CG imagery — use the same language Lucasfilm veterans like Doug Chiang have developed over the decades.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bits
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of flecks
Noun
  • These particles — often no larger than grains of sand — strike Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of around 37 miles (59 km) per second, according to the American Meteor Society, producing streaks of light .
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Reduced Nutrient Intake Breakfast is when many people get fiber, calcium, and other key nutrients from foods such as dairy, fortified grains, and fruit, Martorano says.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of grains
Noun
  • The midfield is a combination of tight scraps, with a wide spread then covering the back half of the field.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At reuse centers, crafters can collect a few ribbons and fabric scraps instead of entire spools or bolts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • Those same capabilities let defenders spot flaws and build patches before adversaries gained access to AI as advanced as Mythos.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the white patches, which disappear when pouch use stops, a lasting concern is gum recession, which is irreversible.
    — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of patches

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