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intermolecular

American  
[in-ter-muh-lek-yuh-ler, -moh-] / ˌɪn tər məˈlɛk jə lər, -moʊ- /

adjective

  1. existing or occurring between molecules.


intermolecular British  
/ ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

  1. occurring among or between molecules

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of intermolecular

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + molecular


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In organic chemistry, π-stacking systems are supramolecular structures that arise due to the dispersion force, a type of intermolecular noncovalent interaction.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024

Besides overturning long-held beliefs, these results have immediate implications for a range of processes that involve interparticle and intermolecular interactions across various length-scales, including self-assembly, crystallisation, and phase separation.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024

Dr. Izawa points out: "The intermolecular interactions at the D/A interface play a significant role in CT state formation, with stronger interactions yielding superior results."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023

Weak intermolecular attractions present less of a barrier to vaporization, and a reduced likelihood of gas recapture, yielding relatively high vapor pressures.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

This substance, originally conceived to occupy the intermolecular spaces and to serve as a medium for the propagation of undulations, is now regarded by many physicists as replacing matter.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Ralph Barton Perry

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