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Molecular

Molecular (pronunciation: /məˈlɛkjʊlər/) is an adjective that pertains to or is produced by molecules. The term is derived from the Latin word "molecula", which means a small mass or particle.

Etymology

The term "molecular" is derived from the Latin word "molecula", which is a diminutive form of "moles" meaning mass. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms.

Related Terms

  • Molecule: A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.
  • Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
  • Molecular Genetics: The field of biology and genetics that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.
  • Molecular Structure: The three-dimensional arrangement of the atoms that constitute a molecule.
  • Molecular Weight: The sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule.

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