moleculartool
nounUK /məˈlekjʊlə tuːl/
US /məˈlekjələr tuːl/
A molecular tool is a tiny helper used by scientists to work with the very small parts that make up everything.
The scientist used a molecular tool to cut a piece of DNA.
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2. A software utility for building or editing molecular models.
She opened the molecular tool to design a new protein.
3. A chemical or biological agent used to manipulate molecules in research.
CRISPR is a powerful molecular tool for editing genes.
4. Any instrument that helps study the structure of molecules.
The microscope is a basic molecular tool in the lab.