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Relates to molecules, the smallest particles of a chemical compound. It describes processes or structures at the level of molecules.
Die molekulare Struktur von Wasser ist H₂O.
The molecular structure of water is H₂O.
'Molekular' (molecular) is the adjective formed from the noun 'das Molekül' (molecule). The ending '-ar' is often used to form adjectives from words of Latin origin.
Ein Molekül ist die kleinste Einheit einer Substanz, die deren molekulare Eigenschaften bestimmt.
A molecule is the smallest unit of a substance that determines its molecular properties.
This adjective belongs to the technical language of the natural sciences, especially chemistry, biology, and physics. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Die Forscher untersuchen die Prozesse auf molekularer Ebene.
The researchers are studying the processes at the molecular level.
'Molekular' (molecular) often describes scientific terms. Common combinations are 'molekulare Struktur' (molecular structure), 'molekulare Ebene' (molecular level), 'molekulare Biologie' (molecular biology), or 'molekulare Mechanismen' (molecular mechanisms).
Die molekulare Biologie hat unser Verständnis von Krankheiten revolutioniert.
Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of diseases.
chemical
'chemisch' and 'molekular' both belong to the area of substances and science. 'chemisch' is more general: it is about chemistry, reactions, substances, or also something produced artificially. 'molekular' is more specific and refers to the level of molecules, meaning very small particles in a chemical compound. Learners may confuse the words because molecules belong to chemistry. But not everything chemical automatically describes the molecular level. If it is about reactions or artificial substances, 'chemisch' fits; if it is about structures or processes in molecules, 'molekular' fits.
Die Forscher erklären den Prozess auf molekularer Ebene.
The researchers explain the process at the molecular level.
Das Labor untersucht, wie der Stoff chemisch reagiert.
The laboratory studies how the substance reacts chemically.