molecular
nounEtymology From molecule + -ar.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)
molecular
adjUK /məˈlɛk.jʊ.lə/ · US /məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/
Etymology From molecule + -ar.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
- 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.2012 March-April, Brian Hayes, “Pixels or Perish”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, archived from the original on 19 Feb 2013, page 106:
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.
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Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.
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Food, Lifestyle Relating to molecular gastronomy.
- molecular dishes
- Derived terms
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