molecular
adjective
mo·lec·u·lar
mə-ˈle-kyə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, consisting of, or produced by molecules
molecular oxygen
2
: of or relating to individual or small components
a molecular view of the American Civil War
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Freeing up atoms from nitrogen gas requires severing powerful molecular bonds and takes an enormous amount of energy, according to Williams, who was not involved in the research.
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The element and its molecular counterpart are both named after the city of Berkeley.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Polymers are chemical compounds with long chains of large and repetitive molecular units called monomers, which are known for durability and flexibility.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, the science and domain-specific models target climate change, molecular discovery and the semiconductor industry.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The element and its molecular counterpart are both named after the city of Berkeley.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Polymers are chemical compounds with long chains of large and repetitive molecular units called monomers, which are known for durability and flexibility.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, the science and domain-specific models target climate change, molecular discovery and the semiconductor industry.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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molecular
adjective
mo·lec·u·lar
mə-ˈlek-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or produced by molecules
Medical Definition
molecular
adjective
mo·lec·u·lar
mə-ˈlek-yə-lər
1
: of, relating to, consisting of, or produced by molecules
molecular oxygen
2
: relating to or emphasizing individual responses or structures of behavior
proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception—G. A. Miller
compare molar entry 3 sense 2
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