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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As for the colors of the northern lights, those are determined by Earth's atmosphere and the altitude of the molecular collisions, according to the institute.
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This intense — and sometimes insular — man of molecular, granular detail also gave them a presentation board.
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For drug discovery companies, this means creating specialized models that understand protein folding, molecular interactions, cellular biology, and chemical synthesis – each requiring domain-specific training but building on general scientific knowledge.
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Since those humble beginnings, Aguilera has gained extensive knowledge and experience, particularly in immunology, molecular and cell biology, and cancer research.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
This intense — and sometimes insular — man of molecular, granular detail also gave them a presentation board.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
For drug discovery companies, this means creating specialized models that understand protein folding, molecular interactions, cellular biology, and chemical synthesis – each requiring domain-specific training but building on general scientific knowledge.
—Greg Licholai Md, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Since those humble beginnings, Aguilera has gained extensive knowledge and experience, particularly in immunology, molecular and cell biology, and cancer research.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
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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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