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

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

In a liquid, intermolecular attractive forces hold the molecules in contact, although they still have sufficient KE to move past each other.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

It is necessary, therefore, to avoid reactions involving such intermolecular migrations when determining the orientation of aromatic compounds.

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