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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

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

The vapor pressure of a liquid decreases as the strength of its intermolecular forces increases.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

It seems that intermolecular change also occurs, but further research is necessary before a sound theory can be stated.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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