MOLECULAR Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

molecular

adjective

Definition of molecular

as in specific

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Recent Examples of molecular Patricia Simner, who directs the clinical-microbiology molecular laboratory at the Mayo Clinic, told me that some genetic libraries of pathogens are painstakingly curated for accuracy, but others are peppered with inaccuracies. — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 The temperature is essentially the average energy of the molecular movements. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 At the time, molecular structure wasn’t understood, but elements were, and both quinine and aniline contained carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 The latter, on the other hand, has a smaller molecular makeup that penetrates deeper into the skin and provides longer lasting moisture retention. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for molecular

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The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Lives built around specific products, even at a few thousand followers, are becoming a viable path to affiliate income.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

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The Star-Telegram emailed a TCU spokesperson a detailed list of DuBose’s allegations and asked for a response.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
The scientists also want to gain a more detailed understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the decagon's clouds, hazes, winds and temperatures.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.

— Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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