supermolecule
IPA: sˈupɝmˈɑɫʌkjuɫ
noun
- (physics, chemistry) A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react
- (informal, chemistry) A macromolecule
- (physics, chemistry) A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule
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Examples of "supermolecule" in Sentences
- This approach is referred to as the supermolecule method .
- This approach is referred to as the 'supermolecule method'.
- "It depends on my idea of the supermolecule being correct."
- The individual building blocks aggregate around the carborane to form a spherical supermolecule with fullerene-type geometry, enclosing the carborane within the structure as a "guest molecule".