supermolecule

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ molecule.

Pronunciation

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Noun

supermolecule (plural supermolecules)

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

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• Italian: ^{(please verify)} supermolecola (it)

See also

• supramolecular