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

Strictly speaking, the ideal gas equation functions well when intermolecular attractions between gas molecules are negligible and the gas molecules themselves do not occupy an appreciable part of the whole volume.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

While very many coloured substances must obviously contain this grouping, yet in many cases it is necessary to assume a simple intermolecular change, while in others a more complex rearrangement of bonds is necessary.

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