molecular

UK /məˈlɛk.jʊ.lə/ US /məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/

adj 4noun 1

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adj

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.

(of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.

Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.

Relating to molecular gastronomy.

molecular dishes

noun

Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)

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ADJ.

astronomical, capable, developed, egocentric, fine, giant, modern, new

Scientists developed a molecular method to detect diseases at their earliest stages.

VERB + MOLECULAR

began, compounds, detail, discipline, field, involves, maps, publishing

The research involves molecular compounds that could help treat cancer patients more effectively.

MOLECULAR + NOUN

biologist, biology, boundaries, disease, fertilization, gastronomy, materials, mechanisms

The molecular biologist spent years studying how proteins fold inside living cells.

PREP.

in, in, unlike

Scientists discovered the defect in molecular structure that was causing the disease.

ADV.

completely, entirely, generally

Scientists discovered that the disease was entirely molecular in nature, affecting how cells process proteins.

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molecular dishes

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We will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization.

Tatoeba · #1126523

Our genetic material is being constantly invaded by small egocentric molecular parasites.

Tatoeba · #1247904

In molecular gastronomy, completely new appliances are used.

Tatoeba · #2609437

In molecular gastronomy, no boundaries are set on the creativity of the cooks.

Tatoeba · #2609438

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