molekular
molecular
Relates to molecules, the smallest particles of a chemical compound. It describes processes or structures at the level of molecules.
EXAMPLE
Die molekulare Struktur von Wasser ist H₂O.
The molecular structure of water is H₂O.
molekular
molecular
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Word family
'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.
EXAMPLE
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.
Technical language
This adjective belongs to the technical language of the natural sciences, especially chemistry, biology, and physics. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
EXAMPLE
Die Forscher untersuchen die Prozesse auf molekularer Ebene.
The researchers are studying the processes at the molecular level.
Typical collocations
'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).
EXAMPLE
Die molekulare Biologie hat unser Verständnis von Krankheiten revolutioniert.
Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of diseases.
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molekular vs mikroskopisch
microscopic
Molekular and mikroskopisch can both refer to very small structures. Molekular specifically refers to the level of molecules. Mikroskopisch, on the other hand, describes something so small that it can only be seen with a microscope.
molekular
Die Forschenden untersuchen die molekulare Struktur des Stoffes.
The researchers are studying the molecular structure of the substance.
mikroskopisch
Die Forschenden entdecken mikroskopisch kleine Kristalle in dem Stoff.
The researchers discovered microscopic crystals in the substance.
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