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molecule

[mol-uh-kyool] / ˈmɒl əˌkyul /


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These functional groups are especially important because they strongly influence how a molecule behaves and what properties it has.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

When exposed to a trigger -- such as a small amount of heat or a catalyst -- the molecule snaps back into its original form, releasing the stored energy as heat.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

If a big piece of gravel makes it to the top, or a new stable molecule comes together, call it a winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He neatly encapsulated his theory as such: “The Mag7 is the largest unhedged molecule short ever underwritten by the equity market.”

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Jessie set aside the octane gumdrop molecule she had started on and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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