Molecularly: meaning, definitions and examples

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molecularly

 

[ məˈlɛkjʊlərli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

chemistry

In a molecular manner; with reference to molecules.

Synonyms

chemically, structurally

Examples of usage

  • The compound reacts molecularly with the solvent.
  • The drug is designed to target the disease molecularly.
Context #2 | Adverb

biology

At the level of molecules; involving or relating to molecules.

Synonyms

cellularly, genetically

Examples of usage

  • The study focuses on how cells communicate molecularly.
  • The research aims to understand the molecularly mechanisms of the disease.

Translations

Translations of the word "molecularly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 molecularmente

🇮🇳 आणविक रूप से

🇩🇪 molekular

🇮🇩 secara molekuler

🇺🇦 молекулярно

🇵🇱 molekularnie

🇯🇵 分子的に

🇫🇷 moléculairement

🇪🇸 molecularmente

🇹🇷 moleküler olarak

🇰🇷 분자적으로

🇸🇦 جزيئيًا

🇨🇿 molekulárně

🇸🇰 molekulárne

🇨🇳 分子地

🇸🇮 molekularno

🇮🇸 sameinda

🇰🇿 молекулалық түрде

🇬🇪 მოლეკულურად

🇦🇿 molekulyar olaraq

🇲🇽 molecularmente

Word origin

The word 'molecularly' is derived from the word 'molecular', which comes from the Latin word 'molecula', meaning a small mass. The concept of molecules and their interactions has been crucial in the fields of chemistry and biology, leading to the development of molecular theories and technologies.

See also: macromolecule, molecular.