molecular mass
noun
: the mass of a molecule that is equal to the sum of the masses of all the atoms contained in the molecule
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The molecular mass of nitrogen is greater than water, which means the less dense water replaces denser nitrogen in moist air.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
While Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC share a very similar chemical structure, there is one major difference: The molecular mass.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
While Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC share a very similar chemical structure, there is one major difference: The molecular mass.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
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“Molecular mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molecular%20mass. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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