molecular

noun

(chemistry) Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)

adjective

(chemistry) Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.

(chemistry) (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.

(food) Relating to molecular gastronomy.

Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.

Roots

molesmol- · Latin · mass

Synonyms for molecular

subatomicadj

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