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micromolar

micromolar

1 7.1
Having a concentration of one micromole per liter
  • adjective
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmoʊlər/
  • Specialized
: micromolar
  • The scientist prepared a solution with a micromolar concentration to test its effects on the cells.

So is it surprising that a micromolar affinity can allow this to be trapped on the column?

Examples

  • So units, you know, it could be anything from millimolar, micromolar, nanomolar, etcetera here.

  • So is it surprising that a micromolar affinity can allow this to be trapped on the column?

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  • In the experiment, a micromolar level of the drug showed significant results in reducing symptoms.

  • He diluted the compound to achieve a micromolar concentration for accurate measurement during analysis.

How Concentrated

molar
  • Specialized
1 7.4
millimolar
  • Specialized
1 6.3
micromolar
  • Specialized
1 7.1

Surface Forms

micromolar positive

Morphology

micromolar = molar (semi-transparent) = micro + molar

The structure is clear as micro- plus molar, but the term is specialized scientific vocabulary rather than everyday English.

Etymology

The word micromolar combines micro- meaning 'small', the same 'micro' in microscope, and mole, a chemistry word for an 'amount' of substance. So micromolar describes a very small concentration, 'one millionth' of a mole 'per liter' in a solution.