French word

moléculaire

Pronunciation

IPA/molekylɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivemolecular

Example

La biologie moléculaire m'intéresse.

I am interested in molecular biology.

Illustration for moléculaire (molecular)

More examples

L'hôpital propose une analyse moléculaire pour ce patient.

The hospital offers a molecular analysis for this patient.

Core concept

A close-up of matter as molecules move, bond, and interact.

Common phrases

  • analyse moléculaire

    molecular analysis

  • biologie moléculaire

    molecular biology

Similar words

chimique: Relating to substances, their properties, or chemical reactions.
biologique: Relating to living things, life processes, or the life sciences.

Definition in French

Relatif aux molécules ou observable à l'échelle moléculaire.

Word origin

French moléculaire was formed from molécule with the suffix -aire, while molécule ultimately comes from Latin molecula, a diminutive of moles, meaning a mass or bulk.

Usage tips

  • Moléculaire has the same singular form with masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is moléculaires.

Opposites

  • macroscopiquemacroscopicadjective

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