English Explanatory Dictionary

supermolecule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react
  2. A macromolecule
  3. A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule

Pronunciation

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Word forms

supermolecule supermolecules

Etymology

From super- + molecule.

Related words

supramolecular
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