Molecular
//məˈlɛkjələɹ// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)
Adjective
- 1 Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules. not-comparable
"Drawings and pictures are more than mere ornaments in scientific discourse. Blackboard sketches, geological maps, diagrams of molecular structure, astronomical photographs, MRI images, the many varieties of statistical charts and graphs: These pictorial devices are indispensable tools for presenting evidence, for explaining a theory, for telling a story."
- 2 (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental. not-comparable
- 3 Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization. not-comparable
- 4 Relating to molecular gastronomy. not-comparable
"molecular dishes"
Adjective
- 1 relating to simple or elementary organization wordnet
- 2 relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"We will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization."
Etymology
From molecule + -ar.
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