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Synonyms
atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
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Gradual changes, in every direction At least since Darwin, though, scientists’ idea of the world is organized through transitions – from inanimate molecules to life, from earlier organisms to different kinds of plants and animals, and so on. — Antonio G. Valdecasas, The Conversation, "Evolution doesn’t proceed in a straight line – so why draw it that way?," 3 Sep. 2019 His team would see how quickly Insilico’s AI could identify new molecules that bind with a protein associated with tissue scarring. — Wired, "A Molecule Designed By AI Exhibits 'Druglike' Qualities," 2 Sep. 2019 This is a step toward molecular propellers that can act more like gears, interacting with nearby molecules to create a chain of movement. — Scientific American, "Nanomachines, Jellyfish Hugs and Hurricane Dorian From Space: The Week's Best Science GIFs," 30 Aug. 2019 This happens when fructose molecules burn at around 230º F, creating undertones of caramel or butterscotch. — Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, "The Ultimate Grilling Guide," 30 Aug. 2019 This network of receptors, enzymes and other molecules is thought by some to help regulate just about every physiological system in the body. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Weed 101: Three Indiana women want to teach doctors about medical cannabis," 29 Aug. 2019 Within the plant are chemicals called cannabinoids, similar to molecules produced by the human body, known as endocannabinoids. — The Economist, "A global revolution in attitudes towards cannabis is under way," 29 Aug. 2019 The amount of caffeine that can be extracted largely depends on how forcefully the solvents can pull those caffeine molecules out, Ristenpart explains. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Turns Out Decaf Coffee Has Caffeine, Which Feels Like a Betrayal," 29 Aug. 2019 Saturation refers to how the fatty acid’s carbon molecules connect with each other. — Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, "How to choose the best oil for you," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'molecule.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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