as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
By analyzing the composition of these molecules in the sediment layers deposited every year, the scientists were able to reconstruct a climate curve covering both the timing of the volcanic eruptions and the meteorite impact.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Naloxone works by pushing the fentanyl molecules off the brain’s opioid receptors and then blocking any further fentanyl from attaching to the receptors.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The molecules that showed extreme changes in a person’s 40s, for example, were related to alcohol, caffeine, and lipid metabolism, as well as cardiovascular disease and skin and muscle health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
And these molecular changes aren’t insignificant to our health—they were seen in molecules related to cardiovascular disease, skin and muscle health, immune regulation, and kidney function, among others.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
These dramatic changes are seen in the molecules and microorganisms living in human bodies.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Naloxone works by pushing the fentanyl molecules off the brain’s opioid receptors and then blocking any further fentanyl from attaching to the receptors.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The molecules that showed extreme changes in a person’s 40s, for example, were related to alcohol, caffeine, and lipid metabolism, as well as cardiovascular disease and skin and muscle health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
And these molecular changes aren’t insignificant to our health—they were seen in molecules related to cardiovascular disease, skin and muscle health, immune regulation, and kidney function, among others.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
These dramatic changes are seen in the molecules and microorganisms living in human bodies.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
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Only when its particles strike the sensors of these satellites, which orbit Earth about a million miles out, can NOAA's forecasters know the characteristics of a CME.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the tiny particles that make up the pollutants can also help form clouds.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lively was criticized for her lighthearted interview snippets and cross-promotion of her new hair-care line because of the film’s serious, domestic violence storyline.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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By incorporating contextual data—such as relevant log entries, code snippets, configuration details and environmental conditions—AI significantly reduces response time for technical teams.Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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