molecular

[ muh-lek-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to or caused by molecules:

   molecular structure.

molecular

/ mə-; məʊˌlɛkjʊˈlærɪtɪ; məʊˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to molecules

   molecular hydrogen

2. logic (of a sentence, formula, etc) capable of analysis into atomic formulae of the appropriate kind

Derived Forms

• moˈlecularly, adverb
• molecularity, noun

Other Words From

• mo·lecu·lar·ly adverb
• multi·mo·lecu·lar adjective
• nonmo·lecu·lar adjective
• submo·lecu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of molecular¹

First recorded in 1815–25; molecule + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

"This fascinating finding will open the door for many important discoveries. It will be interesting to reveal the molecular mechanism driving reverse development, and what happens to the animal's nerve net during this process."

From Salon

“Those are just the extreme stories. On a daily level, on a molecular level, they’re all struggling to find food, to find water, to find resources that will help their children feel safe.”

From Salon

“Your genetics actually plays a role in this increased risk of developing future heart attacks and stroke,” said James Hilser, a Keck doctoral candidate in biochemistry and molecular medicine who helped write the paper.

From Los Angeles Times

They deliver results quickly and at low cost — in stores, boxes of two tests cost between $16 and $24 — but the more expensive molecular tests can detect lower amounts of the coronavirus in your system.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the molecular weight of salt is very small, we use a special membrane that filters it through very small holes that allows only these molecules to pass through.

From Salon

Related Words

• atomic