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(mo-lec-u-lar) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to or consisting of molecules, which are groups of atoms bonded together. in chemistry, it refers to the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example Sentence

The molecular weight is the sum of all the atoms in a molecule.

More Example Sentences

Scientists study molecular biology to understand the interactions between various systems of a cell.

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Rhymes

  • secular

  • molecular

  • intermolecular
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