as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Frozen complex organic molecules have been discovered for the first time around a young protostar in a galaxy other than our own, thanks to the observing power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The motion of the bead against the rod causes the atoms/molecules/electrons to rub against one another, producing heat through friction, and thereby providing a method for extracting energy from the gravitational waves.
—Big Think, 7 Nov. 2025
Watson became mesmerized with the three-dimensional structures of molecules from his bacterial virus research at the university.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Northern light displays occur when a solar flare interacts with the atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Inflammatory molecules can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause damage to the brain.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The study presents a comprehensive survey of innovative technologies that harness radioactivity to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen without emitting carbon dioxide.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead of simply labeling a photo as a dog or a cat, researchers can now train models that compose music, draft text, or even invent new molecules.
—Chelsea Haney
october 30, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
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In high-temperature molten environments, active cathode particles can dissolve into the electrolyte and migrate away from their intended sites.—
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Grout is very porous and, because of the indent between tiles, grout can easily collect dirt, food particles, and mold, which will discolor the grout over time.—
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
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This has led scientists to suggest a whole host of hypothetical particles to account for dark matter, which go beyond the standard model of particle physics and the electrons, protons and neutrons that make up the atoms that compose all everyday matter, like stars, planets, moons and our bodies.—
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These oxidants then break down the metal atoms, and allow the chloride ions to bind to them and dissolve them into the solution for easy recovery.—
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
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López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.—
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
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Duggar went on to credit her simple diet in her health journey, which includes vegetables, fruits, meat and a few grains, after speaking with a friend about their complicated nutrition habits.—
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Oats, grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and dairy products are associated with healthy cholesterol.—
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The greens are things like fresh grass clippings and kitchen scraps.—
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The latter fed mostly off scraps in a first half, as an attacking plan that included Dwight McNeil as a No 10 and Tyler Dibling on the right, did not function effectively.—
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Those canyons provide thousands of patches of natural habitat that interpenetrate the edges of greater Los Angeles.—
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Some of the new services offered in South County include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring patches that track heart rhythm and treadmill stress tests.—
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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