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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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
By predicting protein structures, AlphaFold 3 allows understanding and manipulating molecular mechanisms.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
All of the data is combined to recreate a twin of a real patient’s cancer, with molecular data taken from their tumor.
—New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2024
Each fiber is embedded with a unique molecular tracer during production, enabling genuine and transparent sharing of information about its lifecycle.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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