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molecular

muh-LEHK-yuu-luh

Molecular (adj) means relating to molecules or occurring at the level of molecules. Example: “Molecular biology studies life processes at the level of cells and molecules.”

adj

Relating to molecules or occurring at the level of molecules.

"Molecular biology studies life processes at the level of cells and molecules."

"The chef uses molecular gastronomy techniques to transform textures."

How to use molecular

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with molecules, the tiny particles that make up matter.

Common pairings

molecular structure molecular biology molecular level

Word forms

moleculars plural

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Etymology

From molecule plus the adjective suffix -ar.

Rhymes for molecular

ocular insular regular secular tubular angular jugular popular modular singular circular cellular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “molecular” mean?

The word “molecular” means relating to molecules or occurring at the level of molecules. In plain terms, describes anything to do with molecules, the tiny particles that make up matter.

How do you pronounce “molecular”?

“Molecular” is pronounced muh-LEHK-yuu-luh (/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “molecular” in a sentence?

Here is “molecular” used in a sentence: “Molecular biology studies life processes at the level of cells and molecules.”

What part of speech is “molecular”?

“Molecular” is an adjective.

Is “molecular” a common word?

“Molecular” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between molecular and atomic?

Atomic relates to individual atoms, the basic building blocks of matter, while molecular relates to molecules, which are two or more atoms bonded together. Molecular therefore describes a larger scale than atomic.

What is the difference between molecular mass and atomic mass?

Atomic mass is the mass of a single atom, while molecular mass is the combined mass of all the atoms in a molecule. Molecular mass is found by adding up the atomic masses of every atom in that molecule.

What is the difference between molecular and cellular?

Molecular describes the level of individual molecules, while cellular describes the level of whole cells, which are themselves made up of many molecules. Cellular is therefore a larger scale than molecular.

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