Molecular (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to simple or elementary organization; "proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception"--G.A. Miller.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The researchers examined the molecular mechanisms that governed the plant's ability to absorb nutrients from the soil.
- Her perception of the cityscape changed as she noticed the molecular details of the buildings, such as the individual bricks and windows.
- By analyzing the molecular components of the machine, the engineer was able to identify the source of the malfunction.
- The scientist broke down the complex problem into molecular units, allowing her to approach it from a simpler perspective.
- As she examined the fabric, she became aware of the molecular texture of the individual threads and fibers that made up the weave.
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Meaning 2
Relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules; "molecular structure"; "molecular oxygen"; "molecular weight is the sum of all the atoms in a molecule".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The molecular structure of the protein was studied using X-ray crystallography.
- Molecular oxygen is essential for the survival of most living organisms.
- The molecular weight of the compound was calculated by summing the atomic weights of its constituent atoms.
- The molecular mechanism of the disease was not fully understood until the discovery of the faulty gene.
- Molecular biology is a field of study that focuses on the interactions between biological molecules.