molecular

Meanings

• noun

  A group of atoms bonded together that represents the fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

  - "The water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
  - "The properties of a substance depend on the structure of its molecules."

• adjective

  Relating to or involving molecules.

  - "Molecular biology is the study of the molecular basis of biological activity."
  - "Molecular gastronomy is a subdiscipline of food science that uses molecular techniques to explore the physical and chemical processes that occur when ingredients are cooked."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with molecular
molecule , corpuscle , prismacle

---

Variants

List of all variants of molecular that leads to same result
molecular , molecularly , molecular biologies , molecular biologist , molecular biology , molecular chaperone , molecular formula , molecular formulas , molecular genetics , molecular mass , molecular masses , molecular orbital , molecular orbitals , molecular sieve , molecular sieves , molecular weight , molecular weights , gram molecular weight , gram-molecule

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'molecula', meaning 'small mass' or 'particle'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The smallest known molecule is hydrogen (H2), which consists of only two hydrogen atoms.

2. The largest known molecule is a protein called titin, which can be up to 30,000 times larger than a hydrogen molecule.

3. The study of molecules is called molecular science or molecular biology.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Atom: A basic unit of matter that cannot be divided into smaller units. Molecules are made up of one or more atoms.

2. Chemical compound: A substance formed when two or more elements combine chemically.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Molecular concepts have been widely explored in various fields such as science, art, and literature. In science, molecular structures have been depicted in educational materials and research publications. In art, artists have used molecular structures as inspiration for creating sculptures and installations. In literature, molecular concepts have been used as metaphors and themes in poetry and fiction.

How to Memorize "molecular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of atoms bonded together to form a molecule.
   - Visualize the shape of a molecule and its constituent atoms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'molecule' with the idea of a group of atoms bonded together.
   - Think of a molecule as a tiny particle made up of atoms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Molecules are made up of many little OLes' to remember that molecules are made up of atoms.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Molecules are like tiny orbs' to remember the shape and size of molecules.

---

Memorize "molecular" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize molecular is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.