The meaning of MOIETY is one of two equal parts : half. How to use moiety in a sentence. Did you know?

In organic chemistry, a moiety (/ ˈmɔɪəti / MOY-ə-tee) is a part of a molecule [1][2] that is given a name because it is identified as a part of other molecules as well.

A moiety is one of two equal parts. If you cut a sandwich in half, you can have one moiety for lunch and give the other moiety to a pigeon.

moiety noun [C] (PART) Add to word list formal a part or share of something, especially when it is divided into two parts

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun moiety, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

MOIETY definition: a half. See examples of moiety used in a sentence.

Dec 11, 2025 · (chemistry) A specific segment of a molecule. quotations Aniline has both a phenyl and an amino moiety.

Definition of moiety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Molecular modelling studies of spectrin suggest that a sugar moiety can fit into the potential glycosylation sites.

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