MOLECULARLY

Etymology

Adverb

molecularly (comparative more molecularly, superlative most molecularly)

In a molecular manner.

With regard to molecules.

Anagrams

• myocellular

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*lec"u*lar*ly, adv. (Phys. & Chem.)

Definition: With molecules; in the manner of molecules. W. R. Grove.

MOLECULAR

Mo*lec"u*lar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. moléculare. See Molecule.] (Phys. & Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, connected with, produced by, or consisting of, molecules; as, molecular forces; molecular groups of atoms, etc. Molecular attraction (Phys.), attraction acting between the molecules of bodies, and at insensible distances.

– Molecular weight (Chem.), the weight of a molecule of any gas or vapor as compared with the hydrogen atom as a standard; the sum of the atomic weights of the constituents of a molecule; thus, the molecular weight of water (H2O) is 18.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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