molecular mass

noun

: the mass of a molecule that is equal to the sum of the masses of all the atoms contained in the molecule

Examples of molecular mass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC share a very similar chemical structure, there is one major difference: The molecular mass. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of molecular mass was in 1873

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“Molecular mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molecular%20mass. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

molecular mass

noun
: the mass of a molecule that is equal to the sum of the masses of all the atoms contained in the molecule's formula
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