molecular

CEFRC1

/məˈlɛk.jʊ.lə/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to molecules, the smallest units of many substances.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

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

  • We will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmɔː.lɪk.ˈjuː.lə(r)/
  • /məˈlɛk.ju.ləɹ/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.

  2. Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.

  3. Relating to molecular gastronomy.

More examples

In context

  • molecular dishes

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

From molecule + -ar.