adj
molecular
muh-LEHK-yuu-luh
adj
1
Relating to molecules or occurring at the level of molecules.
"Molecular biology studies life processes at the level of cells and molecules."
"The chef uses molecular gastronomy techniques to transform textures."
How to Use Molecular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with molecules, the tiny particles that make up matter.
Common pairings
molecular structure
molecular biology
molecular level
Word Forms
moleculars plural
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_____ biology studies life processes at the level of cells and molecules.
Etymology
From molecule plus the adjective suffix -ar.