molecular — relating to or consisting of molecules
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or consisting of molecules
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈlekjələr/
Example Sentences
- The chef used molecular gastronomy to turn olive oil into caviar-like spheres.
- Scientists study molecular interactions to develop new medicines.
- At the molecular level, diamonds and graphite are both made of carbon.
molecular
ADJECTIVE[/məˈlekjələr/]
relating to or consisting of molecules
The chemist points at a molecular model showing how tiny atoms connect into water.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'molecula,' meaning 'small mass' or 'tiny particle.' The term was coined by 17th-century scientists to describe the smallest structural unit of matter composed of atoms bonded together.
Breakdown
molecula (small mass, from moles meaning mass) + -ar (adjective suffix, indicating relation or belonging to).
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📝Examples
“The chef used molecular gastronomy to turn olive oil into caviar-like spheres.”
“Scientists study molecular interactions to develop new medicines.”
“At the molecular level, diamonds and graphite are both made of carbon.”
“My diet plan failed at the molecular level - I couldn't resist chocolate molecules.”
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