molekular

Molekular is an adjective used in several languages to denote something relating to molecules or to molecular science. The term originates from Latin molecula, a diminutive of moles meaning mass, and has led to modern scientific terms such as molecule and molekular to describe phenomena at the molecular level.

In science, molekular concepts cover molecular structure, bonding, reactivity, and properties that arise from interactions among atoms within molecules or between molecules. Molecules are defined as groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds; they range from simple diatomic molecules like O2 to large macromolecules such as proteins and DNA or synthetic polymers.

Fields that use molekular terminology include chemistry, physics, biochemistry, pharmacology, and materials science. Common methods to investigate molecules include experimental techniques such as X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, as well as computational approaches in quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics.

Applications span drug development, catalysis, molecular biology, and the design of advanced materials with specific properties. In branding and media, "Molekular" may be used as a stylistic name to evoke precision, nanoscale focus, or scientific credibility.