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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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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

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

Will they transfer their motion to the molecules on which they impinge, or will they glide round the molecules, through the intermolecular spaces, and thus escape?

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall

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