intermolecular

American  

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

adjective

1. existing or occurring between molecules.

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intermolecular British  

/ ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

1. occurring among or between molecules

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Etymology

Origin of intermolecular

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + molecular

Example Sentences

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

Their analysis revealed that the salen-type metal complexes lack any distinctive structural features, indicating that their explosive nature is linked to the chemical bonding of the perchlorate ions and their surrounding intermolecular interactions.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 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

Melting, vaporization, and sublimation are all endothermic processes, requiring an input of heat to overcome intermolecular attractions.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

The doctrine of an intermolecular and interstellar ether is wrapped up in the well-established undulatory theory of light.

From The Unseen World and Other Essays by Fiske, John