molecular weight

molecular weight

 
noun Chemistry.
the average weight of a molecule of an element or compound measured in units once based on the weight of one hydrogen atom taken as the standard or on 1/16 the weight of an oxygen atom, but after 1961 based on 1/12 the weight of the carbon-12 atom; the sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule. Abbreviation: mol. wt.
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Also called formula weight.

Origin:
1875–80
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Molecular weight is always a great word to know.
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a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form another compound
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; a gram molecule
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World English Dictionary
molecular weight
 
—n
the former name for relative molecular mass

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Medical Dictionary

molecular weight n.
Abbr. mol wt, MW
The sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule. Also called formula weight.

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Science Dictionary
molecular weight  
The sum of the atomic weights of the atoms contained in a molecule. Also called relative molecular mass.
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Cultural Dictionary
molecular weight [(muh-lek-yuh-luhr)]

The sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule.

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