supramolecular
Americanadjective
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having an organization more complex than that of a molecule.
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composed of an aggregate of molecules.
adjective
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more complex than a molecule
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consisting of more than one molecule
Etymology
Origin of supramolecular
Example Sentences
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The tissue samples maintained much of their total collagen content and surface coverage, even after the coherence of their supramolecular chirality had deteriorated substantially.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The animals received three doses of the supramolecular drugs, followed by regular monitoring.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025
And there remains a great deal of territory to explore explaining this "supramolecular" chemistry of latent pores.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
"Overall, our study highlights the potential for utilizing halogen bonds for fine-tuned functional control in photo-active supramolecular systems, with applications in fast multilevel optical data storage."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
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
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