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Traditional English :: molecular
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molecularly.html - adj. of, relating to, or consisting of molecules. molecular biology the study of the structure and function of large molecules associated with living organisms. molecular sieve a crystalline substance with pores of molecular dimensions which permit the entry of certain molecules but are impervious to others. molecular weight = relative molecular mass. molecularity n. molecularly adv. |
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Traditional English :: molecule
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molecularly.html - n. 1 Chem. the smallest fundamental unit (usu. a group of atoms) of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. 2 (in general use) a small particle. [F mol÷cule f. mod.L molecula dimin. of L moles mass] |
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Traditional English :: molecular
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molecularly.html - adj. of, relating to, or consisting of molecules. molecular biology the study of the structure and function of large molecules associated with living organisms. molecular sieve a crystalline substance with pores of molecular dimensions which permit the entry of certain molecules but are impervious to others. molecular weight = relative molecular mass. molecularity n. molecularly adv. |
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Traditional English :: molecule
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molecularly.html - n. 1 Chem. the smallest fundamental unit (usu. a group of atoms) of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. 2 (in general use) a small particle. [F mol÷cule f. mod.L molecula dimin. of L moles mass] |
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English Idioms :: molehill
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molecularly.html - See: MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL. |
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Traditional English :: mole(1)
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molecularly.html - n. 1 any small burrowing insect-eating mammal of the family Talpidae, esp. Talpa europaea, with dark velvety fur and very small eyes. 2 colloq. a a spy established deep within an organization and usu. dormant for a long period while attaining a position of trust. b a betrayer of confidential information. [ME molle, prob. f. MDu. moll(e), mol, MLG mol, mul] |
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