intramolecular

[ in-truh-muh-lek-yuh-ler, -moh- ]

adjective

1. existing or occurring within a molecule.

intramolecular

/ ˌɪntrəməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

1. occurring within a molecule or molecules

Word History and Origins

Origin of intramolecular¹

First recorded in 1880–85; intra- + molecular