How to Use molecule in a Sentence

molecule

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  • There is not a molecule of evidence to support these charges.
  • Dust and molecules that will one day form new stars are in this gas, per NASA.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Among the molecules found by Webb was dimethyl sulfide.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
  • By changing the stained molecules, the tooth becomes lighter.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 June 2023
  • Enlarge / Ball-and-stick model of the colchicine molecule.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
  • That means ozone is a molecule with three oxygen atoms (O3).
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The telescope picked up on the signature of water molecules in one of the largest craters in the moon’s southern hemisphere in 2020.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The oxygen molecules in the air react with iron, forming rust.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The process involves a molecule called caffeic acid, which is abundant in plants to make cell walls.
    — WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
  • After the data has been written into the DNA, the molecule must be kept safe somewhere.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Insulin is a molecule that tells the body to move sugar from the blood into cells, where it can be used for energy.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Why should a molecule help you at level 45, for instance, but hurt you at level 85?
    — Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Some details on each of the findings: From China: water molecules found in glass beads?
    — Ned Potter, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The surfactant-like molecules help reduce the tensions between the liquid and the gas bubbles, creating the smooth rise to the top.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 May 2023
  • These molecules can then cause inflammation and break down the collagen in the skin.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The Crispr system has two parts: a protein that cuts genetic material and a guide molecule that tells it where in the genome to make the cut.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2023
  • At those speeds, friction between the craft and the atmosphere smashes air molecules and surrounds the craft in a sheath of plasma.
    — Michael Peck, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Now, the researchers want to know how common these molecules are in asteroids.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
  • To do that, the spacecraft will start by figuring out which molecules are on the moon’s surface—and, if scientists are lucky, in the ocean below.
    — WIRED, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The real benefit might not be to identify all the molecules, but to track even subtle changes.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Each stimulus can trigger the rise of one set of molecules in an animal’s body and perhaps the fall of others.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • That’s because micelles, or clusters of molecules that bind to dirt and oil, work by grabbing buildup off the skin (no harsh scrubbing needed).
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
  • While beer also contains surfactant-like molecules, the bubbles can rise in straight chains or not depending on the type of beer.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 May 2023
  • During cooking, the silicone molecules expand in the heat and absorb the oils from your food, which can leave an oily sheen or stickiness on your mat.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Now those very same molecules are subject to the laws of hydrodynamics.
    — Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2023
  • As these molecules merge, energy is released from the leftover mass.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023
  • The fruit is also a great source of beta-carotene, which works to protect one's body from damaging molecules called free radicals.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
  • The molecules dissolve into the water of the eyes and turn into sulfuric acid, a nasty little trick designed for defense.
    — Mark Kurlansky, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The claim is that this molecule, which is in all of the brand’s products, can promote healthier cell turnover, which yields brighter and firmer skin, or stronger and fortified follicles.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The most effective heat diffusers use low levels of heat to slowly and evenly evaporate the oil molecules into the air.
    — Emily Stone Published, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023

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