supramolecular
Americanadjective
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having an organization more complex than that of a molecule.
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composed of an aggregate of molecules.
adjective
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more complex than a molecule
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consisting of more than one molecule
Etymology
Origin of supramolecular
Example Sentences
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The supramolecular drugs act as a reset switch.
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025
And there remains a great deal of territory to explore explaining this "supramolecular" chemistry of latent pores.
From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024
The researchers used a novel supramolecular crystallization method, which involves oxidation-based crystallization, to fabricate zinc-based double-walled crystalline nanotubes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
"Overall, our study highlights the potential for utilizing halogen bonds for fine-tuned functional control in photo-active supramolecular systems, with applications in fast multilevel optical data storage."
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
However, the study of structures with supramolecular polymer assemblies derived from the same monomer is often hindered by dynamic structural changes and immature control over self-assemblies.
From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024
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