macroscopic level (molar level) at the level of what is observed at the lab. bench (cf. submicroscopic level; symbolic level) Share on FacebookTweet Related Articles: Glossary: symbolic levelGlossary: submicroscopic levelGlossary: useful ambiguityPlus ça change – balancing forces is hard workSalt is like two atoms joined together Author: Keith Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge. View all posts by Keith