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molecular

IPA: /məˈlɛkjʊlər/

KK: /məˈlɛkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to molecules, which are the smallest units of a substance that retain its chemical properties.

Example: The molecular structure of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

molecularly

IPA: /məˈlɛkjələrli/

KK: /məˈlɛkjələrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to molecules, which are the smallest units of a chemical compound.

Example: The substance behaves molecularly, showing properties that depend on its molecular structure.

molecule

IPA: /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

KK: /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of a substance that is made up of two or more atoms bonded together, and it keeps the properties of that substance.

Example: Water is made up of molecules that consist of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

molest

IPA: /məˈlɛst/

KK: /mɒlɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To subject someone to unwanted or improper sexual activity, or to disturb and annoy someone.

Example: The law protects children from being molested.

molestation

IPA: /ˌmɒlɛˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /mɒlɛˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of harming or abusing someone, especially in a sexual way.

Example: The community took steps to prevent any form of molestation.

mollification

IPA: /ˌmɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of calming someone down or making a situation less severe.

Example: The manager's mollification of the angry customer helped resolve the issue peacefully.

mollify

IPA: /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /mɑːlɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel less angry or upset; to calm someone down.

Example: She tried to mollify her friend after their argument by apologizing.

molluscicidal

IPA: /mɒˌlʌsɪˈsaɪdəl/

KK: /mɑːˌlʌsɪˈsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that kills molluscs, such as snails and slugs.

Example: The farmer used a molluscicidal treatment to protect his crops from snails.

molluscicide

IPA: //məˈlʌsɪˌsaɪd//

KK: /mɑˈlʌsɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill mollusks, such as snails and slugs, often used in agriculture or gardening to protect plants.

Example: Farmers often use molluscicide to prevent snails from damaging their crops.

molten

IPA: /ˈmoʊltən/

KK: /ˈmoʊltən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has been turned into a liquid by heating it to a high temperature.

Example: The artist used molten glass to create beautiful sculptures.

verb

Definition: This word describes a state where a solid has turned into a liquid due to heat.

Example: The lava was molten as it flowed down the volcano.

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