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Supermolecule

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Supermolecule is a noun meaning (physics, chemistry) A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react.

Meaning

(physics, chemistry) A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react.

More Meanings

  1. (informal, chemistry) A macromolecule
  2. (physics, chemistry) A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule

Word Forms

Synonyms for supermolecule

Depending on context, synonyms include macromolecule.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include macromolecule, metamolecule, quasimolecule, superparticle, supersinglet, superatom.

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