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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Through a series of chemical reactions, the microbes were able to break down soluble compounds called nitrites, molecules made of one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms, to produce molecular oxygen in a process known as dismutation.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Molecular Farming and Fermentation: Transforming Food Production Through molecular farming and fermentation innovations, biotechnology shows significant promise in reducing our reliance on traditional agriculture.
—Shayna Harris, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Most data used to generate cancer tumor biomarkers has come from populations largely of European descent — even though differences at the molecular level in tumors are seen in individuals with different backgrounds.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Thus, understanding the molecular basis of these interactions has broader implications.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Molecular Farming and Fermentation: Transforming Food Production Through molecular farming and fermentation innovations, biotechnology shows significant promise in reducing our reliance on traditional agriculture.
—Shayna Harris, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Most data used to generate cancer tumor biomarkers has come from populations largely of European descent — even though differences at the molecular level in tumors are seen in individuals with different backgrounds.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Thus, understanding the molecular basis of these interactions has broader implications.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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molecular
adjective
mo·lec·u·lar
mə-ˈlek-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or produced by molecules
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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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